A survey measuring the ethanol levels in fruits consumed by chimpanzees suggests that these animals…
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported…
Researchers discovered that moss spores can survive nearly a year exposed directly to space. Despite…
Ancient wetland earthworks in Bolivia reveal sustainable Indigenous land management that continues to inspire modern…
New evidence suggests Poverty Point’s monumental mounds were created not by a ruling elite, but…
A rare disconnect between auditory and reward circuits explains why some people feel no pleasure…
Paleontologists at the University of Chicago have revealed fossilized duck-billed dinosaur specimens from Wyoming that…
A new DNA damage sensor allows scientists to watch repair unfold in living cells with…
A massive geomagnetic superstorm in May 2024 gave scientists an unprecedented look at how Earth’s…
Researchers have created an iron-based catalyst that controls methane’s extreme reactivity, opening the door for…
A new method uses microwaves to lower the energy required for certain industrial processes. Some…
A daring new laser-based technique lets researchers trap and charge a single aerosol particle, opening…
A nursing professor dispels common myths, explains the risks, and highlights promising new treatments. Breast…
Scientists have found a special group of microglia (brain immune cells) that can help protect…
Each year, acetaminophen poisoning sends about 56,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms. A CU Anschutz…
In a surprising finding, the first randomized clinical trial revealed that drinking a cup of…
Scientists have discovered that deep earthquake faults can heal themselves within hours, acting like “quick-set…
Coastal ecosystems are being crushed by rising sea levels linked to urbanization. Beaches across the…