Cases of measles, a highly contagious and deadly disease, are surging in parts of the US. Experts fill you in on what you need to know.
For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.
Stress during adolescence may increase risk of postpartum depression in adulthood, a new study with mice finds.
When pediatricians simply talk to parents about preventing childhood injuries, it can help families keep kids safer, a new study shows.
Freight trains carrying coal pose a health risk to communities living near rail lines, according to new research.
An "electronic tongue" successfully identified signs of white wine going bad weeks before human experts did.
Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.
In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains how our quest to slow aging is becoming a reality.
A new study explores ways to make the culture of physics more diverse and inclusive.
For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time. Here's what you should know.
Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.
Traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.
Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.
Fitness trackers and smartphones offer an easy and accessible way to monitor progression of multiple sclerosis, researchers say.
“This research shows that [Alzheimer's disease] progresses differently in each person, with unique patterns of biomarker changes.”
Red cabbage juice can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease in mice.
Bird flu is circulating among dairy cows and a dairy farm employee has been infected. An expert explains what you need to know.
Adolescence is the prime time to help young women who’ve had repeated run-ins with the US juvenile justice system find a different path.
New research offers insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color.
Children from all walks of life improved their diet quality when they ate school-prepared lunches, according to a new study.
A new study digs into how Generation X's attitudes about evolution changed as they grew up.
"...what we've developed is a crucial piece in the very foundation for an internet of the future with quantum speed and quantum security."
A large heart-shaped structure non the dwarf planet Pluto has puzzled scientists for years. Now they may have some answers.
Eye blinks aren't just a mechanism to keep our eyes moist. Research finds that blinking plays a key role in processing visual information.
People who age out of foster care face significant hurdles during the transition to independence, but aftercare support services can help.
A new study of how phages disarm dangerous bacteria could lead to new treatments for bacterial infections, researchers report.
New research underscores the potential negative implications of having strong political convictions.
An implantable brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant depression and other psychiatric disorders, researchers say.
If confirmed as a galaxy, a newly identified star system would be the faintest ever discovered—and could suggest there are others that remain to be found.
Offering a choice when it comes to vaccines could convince more people to get them. But it's no magic bullet, experts say.