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Many more powerful storms battered the region in the past

The latest development in robotics wraps a mechanical finger in human skin, leading to broader questions about the future of cyborg technolo...

Animals-turned-oceanographers are helping biologists find out what they do when they get to the cold, dark depths

The parasite’s complex biology played a role in the delay, but experts say there was also a lack of urgency and funding

According to the study, children who played team sports had fewer mental health difficulties than those who didn’t play sports

Discoveries in Asia and Africa are rewriting the backstory of dinosaurs like Stegosaurus

Dozens of important cultural, social, and ecological places are already at risk from climate hazards.

Mapping technology cut through the canopy to detect sprawling urban structures in Bolivia that suggest sophisticated cultures once existed

The drug's initial successes have upended what many neuroscientists know about the brain and mental illness

Conservationists are racing to rescue a delightful coastal animal from rising seas

Only recently have scientists discovered exactly when and where the animal went from wild to tame

A revolutionary Stanford researcher shares what she’s learned about the ways climate change affects mental health, and offers practical advi...

Converting DNA sequences and particle vibrations into notes allows researchers to recognize unseen patterns and create songs for outreach

A team of scientists from around the world collaborated to get a visual peek of the supermassive object

Our brains weren’t built to do public health calculus like this, but following a few pieces of advice from the experts will help as you weig...

Millions of cases of potentially deadly gastroenteritis are prevented each year because of the pathogen-reducing powers of the plant

Medical professionals are embracing the technology to help patients deal with PTSD, anxiety disorders and more

Ancient humans may have evolved to slumber efficiently—and in a crowd

A renewed focus on our brain's ability to cope with trauma sparks a special series of stories about the latest advancements in treatments of...

Ecstasy and the active ingredient in magic mushrooms have shown promise in clinical trials, but more testing is needed

A surprisingly simple technique for studying marks on shells shows how California’s crab population has changed over millennia

Marine species at the poles will face increasing pressure if warming isn’t curbed

The young, eighteen-foot-long Edmontosaurus had no idea about his fate as he grazed in a forest

The arachnids propel themselves to safety at breakneck speeds after they’ve mated to avoid being eaten alive

Researcher Maria Elena Bottazzi says such vaccines may be key to protecting individuals in middle- and low-income countries