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Getting a better understanding of how the brain works is tricky, as living brains aren’t easily prodded and analyzed. Scientists…

A strange, never-before-seen glow in the halo of our galaxy may be the strongest dark-matter breadcrumb yet.A new analysis of…

The dawn of the Bronze Age was a tumultuous time for many human societies, as the social order of the…

Tracking your steps each day can be a useful barometer of physical activity, but health recommendations based solely on step…

An astoundingly detailed weevil on a single grain of rice takes first place in 2025’s Nikon Small World photomicrography competition.Entomology…

A component of fossil fuel emissions could contribute to an increased risk of the neurodegenerative disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis),…

Spaceflight isn’t easy on our bodies, and the eyes are no exception. A large proportion of astronauts experience vision problems,…

Ancient bones discovered in a cave in Vietnam could belong to one of the world’s earliest known victims of homicide.An…

Millions of people worldwide take beta blockers to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems, especially after a heart attack.But two…

Deep beneath the waves of the North Sea, the seafloor is behaving in an unexpected way.There, scientists have discovered hundreds…