A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re improvising. “Humans possess a remarkable ability to talk about almost anything, ...

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...

That cozy winter fire could be doing far more harm than good—wood smoke is a hidden killer in America’s winter air.

New research suggests that the salt content of many popular takeout meals may be far higher than diners expect. New research indicates that many popular restaurant takeout meals in the UK contain more ...

Climate change is quietly rearranging the Amazon and Andes—winners and losers are emerging, and the Northern Andes may hold the key to forest survival.

New research sheds light on one of archaeology’s longest-running debates: how Stonehenge’s massive bluestones reached their final resting place. A new study from Curtin University is reshaping how ...

A mysterious RNA molecule found only in breast cancer led researchers on a six-year hunt that uncovered an entire hidden layer of cancer biology. The story began with T3p, a tiny RNA molecule found in ...

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have reported new findings suggesting that sharp rises in blood sugar after eating may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study points ...

Scientists have developed a new nanoparticle-based strategy that could dramatically expand the range of disease-causing proteins that can be targeted by modern medicine. A newly released perspective i ...

Japanese macaques are famous for soaking in hot springs during winter, but new research suggests this behavior may serve ...

A booming koala population in South Australia is creating an urgent conservation dilemma, prompting scientists to test innovative, humane solutions to prevent long-term ecological harm. Research led ...

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after a legendary 27-year career that included 608 days in space, nine spacewalks, and two stints commanding the International Space Station.