We imagine that if global emissions are reduced, the problem will sort itself out. It actually takes much more time than we ...

For centuries, people have been trying to assess if what we eat can make us smarter. Ancient declarations and modern superfood trends have given rise to the belief that foods can enhance brainpower.

What's common between rats, humans, dogs and dolphins? We are all mammals, and one day will be the last day of our lives. A multinational team of researchers have now given us a powerful molecular ...

A teary eye, a furrowed eyebrow, creases at the edge of the eye tell us what a person is feeling without them having to express it with words. New data indicate that eyes might be the window to the ...

A walk through a park may do more than clear your head—it could measurably improve your mental health. In one of the largest reviews of its kind, researchers analyzed nearly 4,000 studies involving ...

When a 10-kilometer asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, the planet was plunged into darkness—and about 75% of species vanished, including marine life. Now, a new study reveals that the ...

Deep inside a tomb located at the edge of the Shanjiabao cemetery in China, researchers found a tightly sealed bronze bottle with a unique garlic-shaped mouthpiece. Inside the vessel was a mysterious ...

Astronomers have spent over a decade tracking a unique type of compact dwarf galaxy, which continues to surprise everyone. Known as the "Little Red Dots" for their small, red appearance, these local ...

PM 2.5 is made up of tiny airborne particles no larger than 2.5 micrometers—about 30 times thinner than a strand of human hair. Just like any other particulate matter smaller than 10 micrometers, PM 2 ...

Skipping a few meals here and there, or eating whenever one can make time in their schedule, might seem like a benign act. Research, however, shows that these habits are far from being harmless. A ...

Forgiving someone might not erase painful memories, but it can subtly update them, making past hurts feel less upsetting. It's less "forgive and forget," and more "forgive and update." Psychologists ...

Schematic of traditional-carpentry-inspired metainterfaces. a, Traditional wood-based construction and carpentry techniques. b, Designs of mechanical metainterfaces. c, Schematic of the ...