Genetic variant might be a better marker for heart disease

Researchers have found that a newly identified subset of a known genetic variant found primarily in…

Fascinating zoo of discs discovered around young stars

New images from the SPHERE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope are revealing the dusty discs…

Nasal mist vaccine suppresses peanut allergy in mice

A new research study reports that a vaccine delivered as an ultrafine nasal spray was found…

Tree rings provide vital information for improved climate predictions

Using a decade-long sequence of annual growth rings from pine trees, scientists have introduced a highly…

Unusual climate during Roman times plunged Eurasia into hunger and disease

A recent study indicates that volcanic eruptions in the mid 500s resulted in an unusually gloomy…

Sensing interactions between molecules

An experimental approach to visualize structures of organic molecules with exceptional resolution is reported by physicists…

Why do some children read more?

A new study of more than 11,000 7-year-old twins found that how well children read determines…

Wildlife haven of Sulawesi much younger than first thought, according to new research

New research has shed light on the origins of some of South East Asia's most iconic…

Extensive seagrass meadows discovered in Indian Ocean through satellite tracking of green turtles

Biologists have discovered for the first time extensive deep-water seagrass meadows in the middle of the…

The dinosaur menu, as revealed by calcium

By studying calcium in fossil remains in deposits in Morocco and Niger, researchers have been able…