Transforming waste heat into clean energy

Through a mechanism known as the Spin Hall effect, it has been shown that a voltage…

Denisovans, mysterious extinct humans, conquered high altitudes

A jawbone found in a cave on the Tibetan Plateau in China is providing surprising insights…

First moon landing manual could fetch $9 million at auction

The detailed manual used by U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to land on the…

The new 'runner's high'? Some often mix weed, workouts

A study of cannabis users in states where it’s legal found 82% use the drug before…

Flowering plants, new teeth and no dinosaurs: New study sheds light on the rise of mammals

A new study has identified three factors critical in the rise of mammal communities since they…

Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

A study in mice shows that selectively removing cells that are no longer dividing from the…

How both mother and baby genes affect birth weight

The largest study of its kind has led to new insights into the complex relationships surrounding…

Why do birds typically live longer than mammals?

Why do birds typically live longer than mammals? A new paper offers a hint, albeit not…

'Exotic' genes may improve cotton yield and quality

Improving cotton quality can have ramifications for $12B US cotton trade industry. Click here…

NASA Warns About Threat Of Meteors

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said meteor impacts happen more frequently than the general public knows. …