Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have made an incredible discovery that could change the way we use light in ...

Thousands of tons of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum ...

Astronomers have made an exciting discovery—a massive spiral disk galaxy, much larger than expected, in the early universe.

Scientists at MIT have created a new kind of artificial muscle that can flex and move in multiple directions, much like real ...

A research team led by Cornell University has developed a groundbreaking AI-powered ring that can track fingerspelling in ...

A new study from the University of Manitoba has found that people who get injured at work experience a bigger decline in ...

The Scarlet Velvet Ant, which is actually a type of wasp, has a sting so painful that it feels like hot oil spilling over your hand. While its venom doesn’t kill, it delivers an intense burning ...

Kidney stones are common. They affect about 11% of men and 6% of women at least once in their lives. A sharp pain in your back, lower abdomen, or groin may be the first sign. Other signs include blood ...

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found that duloxetine, a commonly used antidepressant, may also have benefits for memory and thinking abilities in older adults. Their findings, published in ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects many seniors. It can strain the heart, damage blood ...

Doctors often treat diseases in a one-size-fits-all way, but some conditions have different causes for different people. A recent study by researchers from Vanderbilt University and Northwestern ...

Our immune system is constantly working to protect us from infections and injuries. One of its most powerful tools is ...