Black holes in the early Universe appear to have grown far faster than scientists once believed. Astronomers have long struggled to…

Astronomers have observed a Sun-like star dim dramatically for nearly nine months after being obscured by a vast cloud of gas…

That cozy winter fire could be doing far more harm than good—wood smoke is a hidden killer in America’s winter air.…

A mysterious RNA molecule found only in breast cancer led researchers on a six-year hunt that uncovered an entire hidden layer…

New research suggests that the salt content of many popular takeout meals may be far higher than diners expect. New research…

Surges in blood sugar after meals may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of…

A vanished ocean may have helped sculpt Central Asia’s mountains. Geologists from the University of Adelaide report that the forces shaping…

A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re improvising.…