Nuclear power has a lot of potential, but many fear the dangers of nuclear meltdowns. Fortunately, some new reactors might ...

Researchers discovered that tanning beds cause widespread, mutation-laden DNA damage across almost all skin, explaining the sharply increased melanoma risk. Single-cell genomic analysis revealed ...

Rancocas Valley Regional High students are harvesting 1,000 pounds of mushrooms annually and getting a civics lesson.

Researchers discovered that a tiny structural feature of the enzyme GPX4 helps keep neurons safe. A rare mutation removes this protection, allowing harmful molecules to damage cell membranes and ...

Perhaps not surprisingly, the scientists found that, for every cognitively challenging activity performed one day a week, ...

Dick Van Dyke, a national treasure, turned 100 and attributes his long life to being positive. Studies show that having ...

'Directed evolution,' which induces mutations in genetic material to create useful functions, is considered a core technology in the fields of protein engineering and synthetic biology. A South Korean ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by a persistently low mood, a lack of ...

The stray dogs that roam the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have become unlikely protagonists in a scientific debate about how life ...

Crimson red ladybug spider with surprising scientific characteristics has been discovered in Morocco and named Eresus ...

Scientists studied factors such as viral infections, gut microbiome, and exposome that could drive cancers, as well as how to detect and treat the disease better.

The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outline weekly ...