An environmental DNA analysis of soil collected at an ancient Maya ball court reveals that the site was once part of a ritual.

In a group effort, scientists from all over the world came together to create a detailed map of the genetic causes behind PTSD.

More than 50% of the patients who used a new mouth-spray-based vaccine didn't have a UTI for up to nine years.

Early detection of knee osteoarthritis could lead to therapies that slow progression and restore joint health. A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least...

Scientists have discovered a meteorite particle with an unprecedented magnesium isotopic ratio, indicating its origin from a hydrogen burning supernova. Research has discovered a rare...

Scientists have discovered a method to super-charge the ‘engine’ of sustainable fuel generation – by giving the materials a little twist. The researchers, led by...

A new study reports a single dose of a malaria antibody was 77% effective in protecting children in Mali from malaria, marking a significant step...

The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the constellation of Canis Major (The Greater Dog), in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Roughly 65 million light-years from Earth, this

Among the Napa Valley luminaries whose county records have been subpoenaed in a secretive federal probe are the owners of Hall Wines, Caymus Vineyards, Alpha Omega, The Prisoner — and the list goes on.

California regulators adopted a plan to keep more water in tributaries of the San Joaquin River to help struggling fish. A court has upheld that decision.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks topped the list of national parks with the unhealthiest air in the country, followed by Joshua Tree National Park.

A research collaboration between the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Biobizkaia suggests employing a readily available, straightforward, and non-invasive method to track neurodegeneration....

Sodium (Na), being more than 500 times as abundant as lithium (Li), has recently attracted considerable interest for its potential use in sodium-ion battery technologies....

In the country’s southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora and fauna. This photograph, taken by an astronaut aboard the...