A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re improvising. “Humans possess a remarkable ability to talk about almost anything, ...

A mysterious RNA molecule found only in breast cancer led researchers on a six-year hunt that uncovered an entire hidden layer of cancer biology. The story began with T3p, a tiny RNA molecule found in ...

New research suggests that the salt content of many popular takeout meals may be far higher than diners expect. New research indicates that many popular restaurant takeout meals in the UK contain more ...

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have reported new findings suggesting that sharp rises in blood sugar after eating may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study points ...

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...

New research sheds light on one of archaeology’s longest-running debates: how Stonehenge’s massive bluestones reached their final resting place. A new study from Curtin University is reshaping how ...

Climate change is quietly rearranging the Amazon and Andes—winners and losers are emerging, and the Northern Andes may hold the key to forest survival.

Scientists have developed a new nanoparticle-based strategy that could dramatically expand the range of disease-causing proteins that can be targeted by modern medicine. A newly released perspective i ...

Researchers found a tipping point where too much gaming may start crowding out healthy habits. Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may start to affect young people’s eating habits, ...

A newly published study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry suggests that widely used flea and tick treatments for pets may have unintended effects beyond household animals. According to the ...

A booming koala population in South Australia is creating an urgent conservation dilemma, prompting scientists to test innovative, humane solutions to prevent long-term ecological harm. Research led ...

A new scientific review suggests bamboo shoots could offer surprising metabolic, digestive, and antioxidant benefits. Scientists have completed the first comprehensive academic review examining what ...