Exposure to cosmic rays may cause defects that would make astronauts lose their curiosity during a mission
Like the proverbial canary in a coalmine, avian abundances may paint a grim picture of the effects of nuclear disasters on wildlife
The company EpiBone could be on the verge of a major breakthrough
Exploring uncharted territory, neuroscientists are making strides with human subjects who can "talk" directly by using their minds
The idea is about as science fiction as it gets. But surprising progress in neuroscience has some entrepreneurs ready to press "send"
Volunteers in Sweden were tricked into thinking their bodies had vanished, and the "superpower" seemed to ease social fears
Certain body odors appear to entice the pesky bloodsuckers—and those smells may be hereditary
When a dog looks into your eyes, it's bonding with you in the same way babies bond with their human moms
With funding from the Defense Department, scientists have begun work on devices that would use electric pulses to realign a memory process gone awry
Plucking hair could be a counterintuitive way to fight balding, according to a study of quorum sensing in rat follicles
A device that tracks blood sugar and automatically administers insulin and glucagon could take some pressure off Type 1 diabetes patients and their parents
In a new book, Michael Bond explores a growing body of research that says people in crowds exercise a collective intelligence
Lab tests suggest that infants learn more about the world around them when they encounter and investigate unexpected phenomena
Technology hitting the market will help doctors examine heart conditions or check for colon cancer without breaking the skin
The jury is still out, but some are suggesting that sodas, chips and fries trick the brain into thinking no calories were consumed
Understanding aggressive tumors in pets may lead to better treatments for the nastiest forms of the disease in people
The doctors who announced the first successful procedure last week had a particularly difficult time finding willing organ donors
When given a chance at direct persuasion, most politicians are surprisingly good at changing our minds
Some intestinal gases have been linked with diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer, so tracking them might explain the connection
Eleven venues worldwide will exhibit these 20 striking micrographs, MRI scans and illustrations—all winners of this year's Wellcome Image Awards
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