“Humans have increased not only our resting metabolisms beyond what even chimpanzees and monkeys have, but – thanks to our ...

A recent study describes a new species of fossil amphibian preserved in torpedo-shaped burrows 230 million years ago.

The study revealed that the behaviors prompted by the plastic bag regulations persisted even after the rules were no longer ...

Scientists predict climate change's effects on crops using a model. Rising CO2 boosts growth briefly, but heat harms yields.

Astronomers at UC Berkeley have identified mysterious Earth-sized spots at Jupiter’s poles with rapid life cycles.

New study reveals vaping and smoking's immediate effects on vascular health, challenging safety claims of e-cigarettes.

Researchers developed a low-cost sensor to track plant health using light and color data. The durable sensor provides ...

Flinders University researchers use virtual reality to study animal behavior. VR and machine learning create controlled ...

Social stress raises brain oxidative stress, especially in low-status cichlid fish. High-status fish show better antioxidant ...

Determining the expansion rate of the universe, a number called the "Hubble constant," shapes our entire understanding of the cosmos, its age, and its ultimate fate.

A group of scientists has given us a view into the radiation environment around Mars, which will be crucial for future ...

Research unveils the complex relationship between dopamine and serotonin, transforming our understanding of brain chemistry ...