A new study found that including moderate amounts of lean beef in a Mediterranean-style diet did not raise a key marker of heart disease risk. Eating moderate portions of lean beef within a ...

A breakthrough live-cell sensor makes DNA repair visible as it happens, unlocking new possibilities in biology and medicine.

A massive geomagnetic superstorm in May 2024 gave scientists an unprecedented look at how Earth’s plasma shield collapses and ...

Loggerhead hatchlings travel thousands of miles guided by an astonishing built-in navigation system that uses the Earth’s magnetic field. Scientists trained young turtles to “dance” in response to ...

A global coalition is working to protect the microbial “99%” that keeps the planet functioning. Their new roadmap lays out tools and policies designed to finally bring this hidden diversity into ...

Hubble’s striking view of NGC 4571 reveals a glittering spiral galaxy alive with newborn stars and glowing pink nebulae.

Astronomers are uncovering new ways to study the universe’s first stars, objects too distant and faint to observe directly, by examining the ancient 21-centimeter radio signal left behind by hydrogen ...

Ancient wetland earthworks in Bolivia reveal sustainable Indigenous land management that continues to inspire modern conservation. In Bolivia’s hidden tectonic lakes, researchers uncovered vast ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding challenges long-accepted models and standard ...

Researchers discovered that moss spores can survive nearly a year exposed directly to space. Despite intense UV radiation and temperature swings, most spores remained viable when returned to Earth.

A survey measuring the ethanol levels in fruits consumed by chimpanzees suggests that these animals are regularly exposed to alcohol. Researchers from the, Berkeley, conducted the first direct measure ...

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected phosphine gas in the ancient brown dwarf Wolf 1130C, a discovery that contradicts years of predictions about how phosphorus behaves in ...