New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed unexpected features in the early universe, including unusually bright galaxies, rapidly forming black holes, and compact objects that ...

A newly published study reports that among older adults with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids did not lead to noticeable improvements on standard memory and thinking tests. The ...

The teenage brain isn’t just trimming connections—it’s secretly building powerful new neural hotspots that may shape the mind for life. Adolescence is a major turning point not only for social and ...

Great apes share human-like social circles, but chimpanzees and bonobos differ in how selectively they maintain close social bonds. A new international study led by researchers from Utrecht University ...

A single thermal performance curve applies across life, from bacteria to animals. Species differ in optimal temperatures, but not in the fundamental shape of their response to heat. Researchers at Tri ...

Ushikuvirus is a newly identified giant virus that infects amoebas, adding to a growing group of oversized viruses that scientists believe may have played an important role in the emergence of complex ...

A new ultra-stretchy OLED brings glowing, wearable displays and real-time health sensors one step closer to reality.

Researchers at the University of São Paulo found that these effects become stronger when the molecule is used together with fluoride and xylitol, rather than on its own. An experimental artificial ...

A University of Missouri scientist develops a cancer “flashlight” that helps identify which patients are most likely to respond to targeted therapies. To better understand which patients may respond ...

The new method is designed to focus specifically on pain-related signals, without interfering with normal activity in other ...

Iron Age cargoes from Dor reveal how ancient Mediterranean trade evolved alongside shifting empires and political power. New ...

Magnon frequency combs may make it possible to link and interact with a wide range of physical systems, opening new pathways ...