Neutron stars, the dense remains of massive stars that have exploded in supernovae, are some of the most fascinating objects ...

Dementia affects around one million people in the U.K., with more than half experiencing advanced stages of the condition.

There’s a Universe full of black holes out there, spinning merrily away—some fast, others more slowly. A recent survey of ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered evidence of a society in Iron Age Britain where women played central roles in family, politics, and society. Using DNA from ancient burial sites, an international ...

As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and one area that deserves extra attention is blood sugar control. Blood sugar, or glucose, is the body’s main source of energy, but when it gets too ...

NASA’s Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars since 2012 and, more recently has found evidence of ice-free ancient ponds and lakes on the surface. The rover found small undulations like those seen in ...

Scientists have created a groundbreaking new material inspired by chainmail, and it could change the future of armor. A ...

A new study reveals that nearly a third of people in the United States—around 97 million residents—are exposed to harmful, ...

News stories about the likely existence of extraterrestrial life, and our chances of detecting it, tend to be positive. We ...

A large study from Columbia University has revealed important findings about two popular medicines used to treat high blood ...

Another promising area for robotics in smart cities is public safety. Robots are being developed to assist emergency ...

A new study offers promising evidence that regular aerobic exercise may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.