Procrastination isn’t laziness. It is overwhelm, avoidance, and the human brain trying to dodge discomfort. With tiny steps, ...

RIKEN researchers have discovered how right-handed molecules in our cells can give rise to cells that are not symmetrical ...

For the first time, researchers have been able to show how a cell closes the door to free radicals—small oxygen molecules ...

A particle accelerator was used to create lightning in a bottle by charging a spinning acrylic tube with high-energy ...

Nearly 80% of Americans aged 12 and older have consumed alcohol at least once in their lives, and 10% of the population ...

Every week, we scour event calendars to find the things that are especially worth your time and attention, and we share them here. Check out our Hudson Valley list, too. Be an insider: Sign up for our ...

High-precision measurements from the KATRIN experiment strongly limit the existence of light sterile neutrinos and narrow the search for new physics. Neutrinos are extremely difficult to detect, yet ...

When you take a drug, where in your body does it actually go? For most medications, scientists can make only educated guesses about the answer to this question.

Researchers have introduced an innovative two-step excitation approach that makes it possible to efficiently generate and clearly separate different modes of hyperbolic polaritons. An international co ...

While some studies suggest that apple cider vinegar can reduce the risk of fatty liver disease, the evidence is weak. Learn more about the benefits and risks.

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