For most of history, the unseen darkness was part of ordinary life. For example, families in medieval Europe slept in two acts—a “first sleep,” then a waking hour to pray, make love, or wander to a ...

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized modern biology, allowing scientists to study the expression of ...

We recap Gen V Season 1's major plot points, character arcs, and unresolved storylines ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Prime Video.

Think twice about eliminating those pesky ants at your next family picnic. Their behavior may hold the key to reinventing how engineering materials ...

In the summer of 1976, NASA's Viking spacecraft successfully landed on Mars, marking humanity's first direct scientific exploration in search of extraterrestrial life. This mission not only caused a ...

Viking consisted of two twin orbiters and landers, with experimental chambers in the landers to conduct three biology ...

Building an accurate model of Earth’s climate requires a lot of data. Photography reveals the extreme efforts scientists have ...

Some researchers are calling for strict limits, while others speak out against prematurely halting basic science.

Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Researchers at t ...

Populations live in rapidly changing environments—droughts come and go, food sources change, human activities reshape ...

In lab experiments, the team loaded the gel with a fluorescent dye to simulate drug behavior. When exposed to acidity levels typical of arthritic joints, the gel released significantly more cargo than ...

A recent project asked what the telltale signs of a bioweapons program would be? There are gaps in the information members of the global bioweapons treaty have access to, but new approaches and ...