Methane gas may signal an atmosphere or geological activity on a distant dwarf planet located at the outer edge of the Solar System. A research team led by the Southwest Research Institute has ...

This cosmic dance not only makes the system burn with unusual brilliance but also creates a massive gas halo, signaling its turbulent and doomed future. Scientists believe this frenzied interaction ...

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has long dazzled scientists with its icy plumes that spew water and mysterious organic molecules into space, fueling hopes of a habitable ocean beneath. But new experiments ...

Knight Initiative researchers are investigating the detailed processes behind how the brain learns to control movement. Their discoveries may eventually lead to improved therapies for Parkinson's ...

England’s first king deserves to be remembered as anniversaries near. A new biography of Æthelstan, recently published to ...

Alcohol damages the liver by disrupting RNA splicing, leaving cells stuck between functional and regenerative states.

Perceptions of foods drive overeating more than labels like “ultra-processed.” Researchers call for personalized approaches that address psychology and motivation in eating. Ultra-processed foods ...

The results of this landmark trial are particularly significant, as oral therapies for obesity could improve both access to ...

An international team of researchers has identified a quantum counterpart to Bayes’ rule. The likelihood you assign to an ...

Seventy-nine percent of endemic species are showing declines, underscoring how fragile island biodiversity is in the face of ecosystem changes. Insects play essential roles in ecosystems, from ...

A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon become far simpler and more efficient. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new plastic ...

A mathematical model shows memory capacity is maximized when represented by seven features. The study links this to the ...