A Neanderthal AMPD1 variant still present in some Europeans lowers muscle efficiency and may hinder elite athletic ability.

A sneaky worm avoids detection by silencing nerves that would normally trigger pain or itching. The finding could inspire new painkillers and tools to protect against infection.

Today’s weed contains far more THC, raising the risk of psychosis and long-term mental illness. Avoiding use after symptoms ...

Researchers propose that vesicles could form in Titan’s hydrocarbon lakes, hinting at a new pathway for life’s precursors.

An ultra-short period planet is spiraling toward destruction within 31 million years. Its extreme heat and dense composition reveal a violent past. Our circumstances here on the wondrous, ...

A sweeping new study has uncovered a powerful connection between long COVID and the challenges people face in everyday life.

A sweeping analysis of global studies reveals that stopping weight loss drugs, including well-known treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy, often triggers a rapid return of lost pounds.

Mpox is spreading faster, showing new modes of transmission and affecting different populations. Scientists are calling for stronger global action. A researcher from the University of Manitoba is play ...

Scientists detected a "Higgs echo" in superconductors that could improve quantum computing. The effect reveals and manipulates hidden quantum states. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s A ...

A new quantum state has been discovered—where electrons flow in strange patterns and matter defies the rules. Credit: Shutterstock. At the edge of two exotic materials, research ...

A new test confirms deep quantum behavior in large-scale systems, including multipartite correlations. Is it possible to ...

Parasitic worms on blue crab eggs may reveal a crab’s spawning history. Their resilience in varied salinities makes them promising for fishery monitoring. Parasitic worms that feed on crab eggs may ...