One of the biggest galaxies in the universe seems to lack its dark centerpiece.

The origins of an enigmatic type of lightning in the upper atmosphere has been traced to a 10-microsecond flash of bright blue light.

Study tests public support for bringing back species after 500-year absence, while farmers fear for sheep

It presumes we’re inherently fascinating, but that’s not necessarily the case

A breakthrough study from a team of neurologists at Stanford University claims to have discovered one way immune cells become dysfunctional as we age, leading to the inflammatory hyperdrive that plays a role in most age-related disease from cancer to cognitive decline.

A new study has found a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with rising obesity rates.

The world's largest animals are unusually good at taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

A legally blind 78-year old man has regained his sight after being the inaugural patient to receive a promising new type of corneal implant.

A narrow focus on IQ to determine success is depriving us of key decision-making smarts, as our faltering response to problems such as covid-19 and climate change shows

Noninvasive electrical zaps, tuned specifically to individual brain-activity patterns, appear to reduce checking, hoarding and other compulsions for up to three months

An eminent astrophysicist argues that signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life have appeared in our skies. What’s the evidence for his extraordinary claim?

The core mass of the giant exoplanet WASP-107b is much lower than what was thought necessary to build up the immense gas envelope surrounding giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn, astronomers at Université de Montréal have found.

European study led by the Max Planck Institute uses AI as a mental health tool.

Two cameras and light-emitting diode lights enable communication

European study led by the Max Planck Institute uses AI as a mental health tool.

A triple-threat of climate change, biodiversity loss and overpopulation is bearing down on Earth.

The study challenges what researchers know about eels’ supposed loner behavior.

Managing climate change requires a systems approach, with strategic coordination across all sectors

Move comes as publishers sue in India to block public access

New study unravels long-standing climate mystery and provides insight into how our planet may change in the future