Can you find reliable health information in TikTok videos? A new study advises caution.
Frequent viral and bacterial infections in kids boost nasal immune defenses. That may have protected them from severe COVID, a study finds.
"The truth is that clams are more efficient at solar energy conversion than any existing solar panel technology."
Researchers have discovered that visual motion clues alone help recalibrate your brain's internal navigation system.
With grilling season in full swing, an expert digs into what you need to know about the harmful bacteria that can ruin a summer party.
In this Q&A, experts explain what's going on with avian flu and what health officials are on the lookout for.
"This is the first paper of its kind to determine how often meteorites impact the surface of Mars from seismological data..."
Researchers have programmed a close relative of tobacco plants to produce prebiotic sugars found in human breast milk.
AI could prevent future power outages by automatically rerouting electricity in milliseconds, researchers report.
"This could really change the game for the early screening of esophageal cancer and is a project that we are very excited about."
In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. New research clarifies how.
Researchers have created a lightweight engine that can power robots that act as muscles in assistive devices.
Ants pack up the whole family, including their queen, and hop in cars for opportunistic rides to new areas where they can set up a home.
“The differences in meat consumption between men and women tended to be greater in countries with higher levels of gender equality..."
An artificial intelligence model trained solely on synthetic cancer data works as well as models trained on real tumors, researchers report.
New research shows that citizen science tools used to gauge heat in many urban areas likely understate the problem of heat islands.
New research uncovers a biological explanation for how our memories can last so long.
Say goodbye to blocky 3D prints. A new kind of nozzle offers faster and more detailed results for 3D printing.
Feeling stuck? On this podcast, a scholar shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.
What's the science behind crying? A specialist explains the importance of tears for both physical and emotional health.
"We see clear evidence that while ancient islanders faced difficulties, they also found ingenious solutions..."
A new AI program can say with a high degree of accuracy whether someone will develop Alzheimer's-linked dementia within six years.
Adults who said they looked to a person they knew as a health role model rather than a celebrity had greater motivation to reach their goals.
The soil and flower bulbs you buy for gardening may contain deadly fungi. "People don't think of tulips as deadly, but they could be."
According to new research, ChatGPT shows bias against resumes with credentials that imply a disability—but it can improve.
Researchers have proposed the first-ever device powered by blood, which could help diagnose diseases in remote areas.
"Forest bathing has been shown to benefit the nervous system, heart rate, and blood pressure." Here are tips to get started.
Do presidential debates still matter? How will tweaks to the debates' format change their impact? An expert digs in.
Experts are predicting an 85% chance of an "above normal" 2024 hurricane season. An expert explains why and what you need to know.
Why do fireflies light up? And what can you do to bring more of these living nightlights to your yard? An expert clues you in.