As NASA dives into the data from astronaut twins, take a look back at the famous, and infamous, results we've seen from this popular research tool
Bits of ancient viral invaders woven into the human genome seem to boost our immune system
For all its complexity, the human brain is not hard to deceive. Here are four studies where scientists have learned more about duping it
Data from astronauts who spent 340 days in orbit will add to almost 55 years of research on how low gravity sends Earthlings for a loop
With Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses on the rise, researchers are looking for the next best way to keep the bugs from biting
Museum artist Gary Staab discusses the art and science of constructing exhibition pieces
According to philematology, or the science for the study of kissing, romance has little to do with it
While the link between Zika and microcephaly is uncertain, similar diseases show how the virus might be affecting infants
Outbreaks are more common now thanks to bigger cities and more places for mosquitoes to live
A study of cesarean babies swabbed with birth canal fluids suggests that some newborns may be missing out on helpful microbes
Knowing who's at risk before the disease strikes could make preventative treatments possible
A study of chimp poop suggests that social animals share a collective microbiome that might help regulate health
DNA analysis of the mummy's pathogens may reveal when and how Ötzi's people came to the Italian Alps
A surprising new historical analysis suggests that a pioneering doctor was examining people with autism before the Civil War
Limited access to research details and a culture that emphasizes breakthroughs are undermining the credibility of science
Whether you sneeze because of a cold, or after sex or a good meal or in sunlight, the good old Achoo is the body's way of ridding itself of irritants
Quantum spookiness, a Maya city buried in ash and more in this year’s surprising science
Whether you are feeling green with envy or you're singing the blues, the link between color and feeling is a highly individual thing
Mite DNA could hold clues to ancient human migrations and future skin health
Lab experiments show how people who survive explosions may still carry cellular damage that can cause psychological problems
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