A study of 470,000 people reveals that the APOE gene could be behind 90% of Alzheimer's cases in the world today.

Scientists found that chimpanzees consume alcohol from naturally fermented fruit, offering new clues about animal diets and ...

Researchers identify a long stone line in Peru that tied Chimú farming, water control, and ceremony into one powerful system.

Child cooperation improves when children who are not friends are given a shared goal, rather than simply being left to play ...

New research finds that religious faith gives climate activists strength and direction, helping them act despite fear and ...

Scientists succeed in using bacteria and discarded bread to replace fossil fuels in an innovative sustainable industrial ...

Small RNA molecules in the blood can predict two-year survival in older adults more accurately than age or other common health measures.

Soil from 7,000-year-old Swedish graves reveals hidden feathers and fur, showing some Stone Age people were fully dressed at their burial.

Engineers have demonstrated that a fully open ventilation channel can absorb most incoming sound across a broad range of frequencies. That result breaks a long-standing tradeoff between airflow and ...

Six planets will appear close together after sunset in a rare planetary parade. Here is how and when to see this beautiful sky event.

New research shows AI energy use depends on what you ask it to do, with some video tasks consuming more than 100 times the power of images.

Widespread shoulder MRI abnormalities may be part of normal aging, raising questions about over-diagnosis and avoidable procedures.