For most of these trace elements, decades of research have shown they are genuinely essential for health. Iron, for example, ...

The discovery centers on the unique strands of DNA contained within our mitochondria, the power stations of our cells. By banishing their 'mtDNA' into the surrounding cytoplasm, mitochondria can cause ...

The first fast radio burst, or FRB, was discovered in 2007 in archival data collected back in 2001, and scientists were ...

This week in science: the unfortunate passing of Jane Goodall; a potential fertility treatment breakthrough; the people have ...

The constant ebb and flow of hormones that guide the menstrual cycle don't just affect reproductive organs – they also ...

Diabetes mellitus – known to many as type 1 and type 2 diabetes – gets all the attention with its rising global prevalence ...

Tiny nanoplastic fragments present in soil can make their way into the edible parts of vegetables, research has found.

Ghostly lights dancing in midair in swamps, forests, and even graveyards have been reported by cultures all over the world, ...

Digestive discomfort – whether it's bloating after a heavy meal or the occasional bout of indigestion – can make anyone ...

Determining the passage of time in our world of ticking clocks and oscillating pendulums is a simple case of counting the ...

As our loyal and constant companions for many millennia, dogs have heard us speak, sing, rant, and lament for a good portion ...