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.
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
There is a growing body of evidence in support of the beneficial effects of the MIND diet. What exactly is in the MIND diet and do you need to adhere to it strictly?
In this article theoretical physicist, Cristiane de Morais Smith takes us on a tour of her fascinating work of testing a variety of the underpinnings of the quantum theory of consciousness. Please enjoy!
Scientists determined that multiple types of particulate matter, a principal component of air pollution, have adverse effects on children's health if a mother gets exposed during pregnancy.
While silicon is currently still the most efficient material for solar panels, it is not transparent. Researchers have therefore been looking into organic or carbon-based materials for window-friendly solar panels
Scientists have developed a longer-lasting, lighter, and more ecologically responsible alternative to the familiar lithium-ion batteries. On top of that, they should be able to store far more energy at the same weight.
In an attempt for the UK to fulfill its ambition of becoming a responsible spacefaring nation, Warwick launched a research center to tackle the growing threat of space junk.
In modern times many of us yearn for more spare time. However, is having a restricted amount of free time actually a bad thing? And are there any drawbacks to having too much free time?
The relatively unexplored Huallage river basin, located in the heart of Peru, is the scene of the discovery of an intriguing new species of wood lizard named Enyalioides feiruzae.
