The seven-year photobomb: Distant star's dimming was likely a 'dusty' companion getting in the way, astronomers say

Astronomers were on the lookout for ‘stars behaving strangely’ when an automated alert from pointed them…

New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

New research says the gut microbiome is involved in multiple pathways in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s…

Obesity linked to macular degeneration

Researchers find that being overweight can make the cells of people’s immune system destructive to their…

Planetary system's second Earth-size world discovered

Using data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, scientists have identified an Earth-size world, called TOI…

Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements

Researchers develop an injectable hydrogel that treats infections around prosthetics without the problems caused by current…

It would take 23 million years for evolution to replace Madagascar's endangered mammals

90% of the plants and animals on Madagascar are found nowhere else on Earth, but this…

Nanopore-based sensing device explores neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers present a special silicon nitride nanopore-based sensing device that is designed to provide volume information…

School garden-based interventions can improve blood sugar, reduce 'bad' cholesterol in children

School garden-based interventions can improve metabolic parameters such as blood sugar and cholesterol in children, according…

U.K.'s highly touted space launch fails to reach orbit due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit says its LauncherOne rocket “experienced an anomaly” just before it could deliver its payload.…

Astronomers spotted unusual stellar explosion rich in oxygen and magnesium

Astronomers have discovered a supernova explosion that expands our understanding of the later life stages of…