Researchers use lipid biomarkers to uncover how organisms survive in extreme ecosystems. A surprising variety of life exists within the ocean floor, much of it made up of microbes, tiny organisms ...

Humans developed large brains and flatter faces at an exceptionally quick rate compared to other apes, according to new research from UCL scientists. The study suggests that these rapid changes may ...

The discovery opens a path to the sustainable synthesis of anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agents. Scientists at UBC Okanagan have revealed how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance ...

Scientists have uncovered clues to a 4,000-year-old mystery — the hidden logic behind where ancient Chinese built their tombs.

New research reveals that Earth’s so-called “Boring Billion” was a time of dramatic change beneath the surface.

A computational method accurately predicts the optimal ligand for a photochemical palladium catalyst, enabling new radical ...

By restructuring a common chemotherapy drug, scientists increased its potency by 20,000 times. In a significant step forward ...

A new water-integrated droplet electricity generator produces high electrical output while floating on water surfaces. Raindrops are not only a source of fresh water, they also carry unused energy ...

A breakthrough in neuromorphic computing could lower the energy consumption of chips and accelerate progress toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). Researchers from the USC Viterbi School of En ...

Researchers warn that strict NHS rules for Mounjaro could deepen health inequalities, leaving vulnerable patients without access while wealthier individuals turn to private treatment. Access to ...

Regularly helping others, whether through volunteering or simple acts of kindness, can slow cognitive decline and boost brain health in older adults, new research finds.

According to the researchers, an economically rational person would have no reason to leave a tip after the service has already been provided. Why do people tip? A recent study suggests that two main ...