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The most famous giant spiral galaxy in the universe has been revealed not to be the star factory it once was, just as NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to unlock even more breathtaking cosmic insights.

Author and journalist Fred Pearce tells Live Science about his book "Despite it All" - looking at the changes that have taken place over the last 40 years that provide some hope that we can solve the climate cris...

In this excerpt from "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change - and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boos...

A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain their identity and coordinate ...

Mathematicians have shown that no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete. A newly proposed voting method could ...

The Celts were highly regarded as warriors in the ancient world, but were all fighters men, or did Celtic women also fight in battle?

A surprisingly small dose of exercise may deliver major health benefits for adults carrying excess fat around the waist. In a four-month trial involving 315 adults with central obesity, researchers found that completing ...

A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need. Eating less protein appears to improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and cellular damage, and...

Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometimes with small mistakes t...