Researchers found that neurons release an enzyme, VLK, that activates pain signaling from outside the cell—an unexpected mechanism. Removing VLK dulled…

New research reveals how viral infections in queen bees disturb colony stability and pinpoints a specific pheromone that may help preserve…

A survey measuring the ethanol levels in fruits consumed by chimpanzees suggests that these animals are regularly exposed to alcohol. Researchers…

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding…

Researchers discovered that moss spores can survive nearly a year exposed directly to space. Despite intense UV radiation and temperature swings,…

Ancient wetland earthworks in Bolivia reveal sustainable Indigenous land management that continues to inspire modern conservation. In Bolivia’s hidden tectonic lakes,…

New evidence suggests Poverty Point’s monumental mounds were created not by a ruling elite, but by egalitarian groups drawn together by…

A rare disconnect between auditory and reward circuits explains why some people feel no pleasure from music. Ten years ago, scientists…