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We now know which neurons in the brain control sickness symptoms like fever and loss of appetite

Such information can lead us to new ways to manage symptoms and save lives.

High-optimism women tend to have longer lives and a higher chance to live past 90

These results are consistent across racial and ethnic groups -- it works for everyone.

Scientists link human genes to their function with single-cell sequencing

A new technology based on CRISPR may change the way scientists probe the human genome.

CBD could treat seizures in both humans and dogs

A study found 90% of dogs who received CBD oil experienced a reduction in the frequency of seizures.

Wooden shipwrecks create new micro-ecosystems for deep-sea microbes

One man's shipwreck is another microbe's treasure.

Scientists unveil most precise map yet of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean floor

The map covers 48 million square kilometers (185 million square miles) and details a new deepest point

“Ugly” reef fish are more endangered than “pretty” ones and it's a problem

Humans are shaping nature based on their own preference -- and this preference is sometimes very unhealthy.

Single charger for phones and tablets to be introduced in the European Union to reduce pollution and hassle

EU officials say the move will save time, money, and tackle e-waste.

A group of students creates a graffiti-drawing robot, and it's quite good at making art

It's not perfect, but it's a start!

New cold-resistant batteries could extend electric vehicle range during harsh winters

The new anode design could prove to be a game changer in the EV space.

No driver required. Autonomous taxis are finally arriving in San Francisco

The cars will only operate in less congested areas and when the weather's good, but it's an important start.

Human impact is driving red pandas towards potential extinction

The endangered mammal is closer to extinction, with about 10,000 left in the wild

It runs in the family: new research delves into how animals perceive color differently, and why

What we can see has a lot to do with the environment, but it's also determined by genetic factors.

Ultra-large ship on autopilot completes the first automated transatlantic voyage

Although not yet fully automated, this is an impressive feat still!

The unlikely story of how humans domesticated chicken -- and how rice played a key role in this

Cereal cultivation may have been a catalyst for the domestication of these exotic fowl.

AI on a photonic chip conducts image recognition at the speed of light

By eliminating sensors, memories, processors, and other hardware, this chip can classify images almost instantaneously.

Researchers just found out a tree in Borneo was actually two species. Indigenous populations have known for centuries

Indigenous people are important stewards of biodiversity, the researchers emphasize -- their knowledge should be cherished.

Yes, women might ‘feel the cold’ more than men. Here’s why

You’ve fought over the thermostat in the office right? Here’s why it’s usually women turning it up and men turning it down.

Over a hundred ancient settlements found beyond Hadrian's wall in northern UK

The new discoveries could shed light on how life was like beyond the wall for the "barbarian" tribes.

Think there's a lot of plastic now? There will be three times more by 2060

The problem continues to grow and grow.

Monkeypox could have been quietly circulating for years before its emergence

The outbreak continues to grow, putting global health officials on high alert. But symptoms appear to be milder than expected.

An experimental trial shows 100% effectiveness against rectal cancer

That's an unprecedented result for any type of cancer.

Japan to trial new deep-sea turbines that could cover over half of its energy needs

The turbines promise clean, reliable energy generation.

An AI-based voice program did the dialog delivery for Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick

AI is emerging as a useful technology for voice dubbing in films, and looks like even Tom Cruise loves it.

How the foreign stock markets track the dollar and what this means for investors in emerging markets

Finance researchers introduce the "dollar beta" to identify better stock returns in emerging markets.

Atmospheric carbon levels are now 50% higher than pre-industrial times

The rate of accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is simply staggering.

Fossil Friday: short-necked, helmeted giraffe found in northwest China

The discovery could help us understand why giraffes evolved such long necks.

Genetic study suggests many of our evolutionary trees could be very wrong

We shouldn't trust our eyes when classifying animals, the researchers argue.

In California, bees are now fish -- and that's probably a good thing

Legalese can get very weird sometimes.

New study uncovers obscure and surprising effects of some painkillers on the human body

This could change the way common drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin are prescribed to patients.

So what happens when a robot files for a patent?

Existing laws only allow for humans as creators -- but some are fighting to change this.

Germany slashes public transit fares to reduce fuel usage

It's a move meant to slash pollution and emissions, but also to help wean Germany off its dependence on Russian oil.

Meet the world's largest plant: it's a seagrass clone

The plant, found in Australia, measures more than 180 square kilometres (69 sq miles) and used to be even bigger.

Ancient Neanderthal cave in Spain with thousands of wall paintings was used for over 50,000 years

We're still only starting to understand Neanderthal culture.

Extreme drought reveals ancient city submerged in Iraq

Falling water levels provided an unexpected opportunity for archaeologists.

Five Turning Points in the Evolution of Wine

Contrary to popular belief, the evolution of wine precedes agriculture and the domestication of grapes. The genesis of wine may even predate our species. Over the millennia, humans have radically transformed viticulture from a happy accident to a scientifically precise art form and global industry. At the same time, the juice of fermented fruits shaped […]

Pioneers of self-assembling 2D layers receive Kavli Prize for nanoscience

It's a technology that's already affecting our lives.

New technique made transplanting a 3-day-old donor liver possible

Typically, a liver can't be stored on ice for more than 12 hours. This means this new machine could enable a lot more transplants than currently possible.

Astronomers find why Uranus and Neptune are different colors

The two worlds would have looked the same were it not for an extra coat of haze on Uranus.

Asteroseismology pioneers who peered inside the sun awarded prestigious prize

Thanks to them, we have a better understanding of the internal structure of stars

Settlements of a "lost" civilization in the Amazon found using laser

Lidar strikes again: these are the first urban centers to be discovered in the region.

The massive, ancient Megalodon shark may have been outcompeted by great whites

Sometimes, being bigger is not better.

Engineering students invent edible tape that stops burritos from falling apart

Has science gone too far?

Children in Norway born to immigrant mothers have 7 times the autism rate -- but scientists aren't sure why

Mothers with an immigrant background may be an important risk factor for autism.

Egyptian archeologists put a wealth of new artifacts on display at the foot of the Step Pyramid of Djoser

The exhibit contained around 250 sarcophagi and at least 150 bronze statues.

A ‘doorway’ on Mars? Why people see things in space that aren’t there

We should not be surprised that some of the innumerable rocks on Mars have weird shapes, because many have been sand-blasted by wind erosion for billions of years.

Small Pacific island state of Niue pledges to protect 100% of its ocean, create sanctuary the size of Italy

The government has created a massive marine park to further protect the ocean

Human’s appetite for eggs helped drive this giant Australian bird to extinction

People arriving in what is now Australia likely ate the bird to extinction.

Mice are terrified by something unexpected. It's bananas

Evolution sometimes leads to unexpected consequences.

Even a super high dose of CBD doesn't affect driving

In a new study, researchers in Australia confirm that CBD doesn't impair driving even at maximum dosage.

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