A brilliant star in our nearest galactic neighbor didn’t go out with a bang, it simply faded from sight, leaving scientists to piece together what could make something so massive vanish so quietly.
A long-running study of more than 131,000 adults links moderate caffeinated coffee or tea intake with a slightly lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline. Here is what it found, and what it does not prove.
It started with a handful of unusually tiny bones in Spain, and now researchers say they may point to a plant eating dinosaur that does not fit where it is supposed to on the family tree.
A large body of research shows that older people who keep exercising at old age have a much better immune system than their less active peers. In some cases, certain parts of their immune system can even resemble that of a 20-year-old.
In the supermarket, we can choose between fresh, frozen, canned, or jarred vegetables. Is there a difference in nutritional value between these types? And if so, which is the best?
In Western nations, it's common to believe that we should slow down, do less, and retire as we become older. A group of Harvard biochemical researchers and biologists decided to put this idea to the test
Research shows that the combination of exposure to high-PM air pollution and genetic susceptibility can substantially increase the risk of encountering depression for healthy people.
It is a highly debated topic: do video games lead to violence in the real world? Many seem to think so. But is there any actual scientific evidence to back these claims?
In the most extensive study to date on the impact of different grain types on body weight, researchers determined that consuming rye over refined wheat comes with several health and weight-loss advantages
Research shows that some people can't help but be disgusted by so-called Brassica vegetables due to microorganisms found in their mouths in combination with the defense mechanism of these plants.
Extraordinary circumstances created by the global pandemic have forced students and teachers around the world to engage in a new way. A group of CMU scientists set out to explore if any lessons can be learned from this unique situation.
Many new diseases that affect humans find their origin in viruses derived from the world of animals. Identifying which viruses form a high-risk has proven to be very difficult. Scientists think machine learning could be the solution to this problem.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking vaccine patch that can be manufactured with a 3D printer and offers better protection than a conventional jab
