As winter loosens its grip and the world begins to get green again, spring brings a sense of renewal – not just for people, ...

Study reveals that early embryonic cells can switch roles, reshaping what we know about how fins, gills, and other body ...

As the administration considers new policies for gain-of-function research, scientists have an important role to play in evaluating risks and benefits—but only with a commitment to fair and rigorous ...

Chicken is a complete protein that has benefits for muscle growth. Try baking or grilling your chicken to decrease saturated ...

What started as routine fossil cleaning turned into a major scientific surprise when researchers uncovered a tiny claw in a ...

Dieting culture tends to move in cycles. At present, companies are jam-packing protein into many packaged goods because the average person now knows about the importance of protein. While this can get ...

A small molecule inside your body quietly fuels life every day. It helps your cells turn fat into energy, keeping your heart ...

What if a technology could reanimate parts of the body that have lost their connection to the brain—like a bladder that can no longer empty due to a spinal cord injury, or intestines that can't push ...

The human ability to cook may seem ordinary, but it marks one of the most important evolutionary turning points in our ...

Two new studies from Project CETI provide the most detailed account of a sperm whale birth ever recorded, revealing ...

Some lizards will lose a tail to avoid becoming a meal, but there's more than one reason for animals to self-amputate. Correction: [ 00:21 ] The process of ditching a body part on purpose is known as ...

The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds ...