More clues that Earth-like exoplanets are indeed Earth-like

Researchers suggest that two Earth-like exoplanets (Kepler-186f and 62f) have very stable axial tilts, much like…

Genetic ancestry test users ‘cherry-pick’ which races to identify with

Genetic ancestry tests are often advertised as a tool to uncover new connections to diverse cultures…

New promise in search for simple, early test for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have found early evidence that tiny snippets of genetic material called microRNA may help with…

Computational models provide novel genetic insights into atherosclerosis

Researchers have identified a new gene-activation pathway caused by lipids associated with coronary artery disease, a…

Obesity + aging linked to Alzheimer’s markers in the brain

A new study suggests that when a high-fat, high-sugar diet that leads to obesity is paired…

Molecular brake on human cell division prevents cancer

Researchers have discovered that the process of copying DNA generates a brake signal that stalls cell…

Light mixer generates 11 colors simultaneously

A multicolor laser pointer you can use to change the color of the laser with a…

Mars dust storm may lead to new weather discoveries

Mars is experiencing an estimated 15.8-million-square-mile dust storm, roughly the size of North and South America.…

What’s giant panda conservation worth? Billions every year, study shows

In China, the giant panda is clearly a cultural icon. And yet panda conservation, and the…

I am human, hear me roar: Judging formidability from human vocalizations

Many animals use vocalizations to judge one another's size and physical formidability when in competition for…