The brain was once thought to be sterile, thanks to the blood-brain barrier. But scientists are beginning to question this.
Our bodies primarily rely on sunlight to produce vitamin D.
Russian soldiers in the Ukraine war are sending out signals in morse code on a daily basis, even though there are more high tech solutions.
While humanity often has a negative impact, people may inadvertently play a pivotal role in this Maldivian seagrass success story.
Starfish reproduce by splitting in two. A new fossil reveals how ancient this ability is.
Risk assessments used by lenders are a boon for the oil and gas industry.
People with disabilities are often treated like eternal children who can’t or shouldn’t have sex but their right to a sexual life should be respected
Cinema buildings provide exactly what many faith groups need: space for congregants to take part in communal ritual and worship.
There have been 2,793 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far this year – and, tragically, five infant deaths due to the infection.
On a regional scale, global warming exceeded the Paris agreement’s upper climate target in the northern hemisphere.
The aurora was noticeable with the naked eye – but was spectacular through a camera lens.
Maybe testosterone replacement therapy isn’t such a bad idea.
There’s more to navel gazing than meets the eye - literally. Look beyond your belly button to what it can tell you about your health.
The debate about pesticides often gets polarised, pitching farmers against consumers.
Being arrested, getting a divorce, losing your job – all of these things are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
A daily glass of spirits is not the secret to living for a century or more. Here’s why.
Universities have a difficult balance to strike between protecting student speech rights and ensuring campus safety.
RFK Jr. has a dead tapeworm in his brain.
Lassa virus kills about 1% of those who catch it, but if caught early enough, antiviral drugs can prevent serious illness.
Explore the incredible underwater world of plankton.