More than 2,000 years ago, Socrates asked a surprisingly enduring question: What is a tickle, and why are we so sensitive to ...

A glacier in Antarctica is rapidly redirecting ice from a neighboring glacier, revealing a new and urgent dynamic in ice flow ...

Researchers have developed an AI system capable of predicting whether and why proteins form sticky clumps, a process ...

A new electrode enables scalable hydrogen production from seawater, offering a clean, desalination-free solution for arid ...

A new composite material passively keeps solar panels cool, boosting power output by 12.9% and extending their lifespan by ...

Brazilian researchers found that boosting the synthesis of hevin, a glycoprotein naturally secreted by astrocytes, led to ...

New research finds drinking sugar is far more dangerous than eating it—especially when it comes to diabetes risk.

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A new quantum material developed at Rice University combines unique symmetry-driven properties with superconductivity. A team ...

New research shows social media use drives depressive symptoms in preteens. As rates of depression and suicide among young people continue to rise, a question has captured experts' attention: Does ...

Groundwater loss is sinking U.S. cities, threatening infrastructure in densely built areas. A recent study examining the 28 most populous cities in the United States has found that every one of them ...

A new study has identified cancer-causing preservatives in lotions, soaps, and cosmetics commonly used by Black and Latina ...