Scientists reveal hidden indicator of future weight gain
The discovery could be of "great clinical value" for future weight-loss programs, the researchers say.
Just a few days on night shift has "long-term" consequences
Researchers have demonstrated how shift work can throw our natural metabolic cycles out of sync.
Elephants use feces to say hello
Elephant urine and feces contain important chemical information "like the identity of the individual," a researcher told Newsweek.
Scientists reveal cancer's atomic secrets—"whole new layer to medicine"
The discovery offers an exciting avenue for potential future early cancer diagnoses.
Resyncing your body clocks may fight aging
Researchers from the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona hope that their findings could help develop "treatments for age-related diseases and aging itself."
Low-calorie diet has unexpected effect on aging
The relationship between our diet and how our bodies age might be more complicated than we once thought.
Watching this video may make you less scared of snakes
A study found that people's attitudes changed towards snakes after watching videos that focused on enhancing empathy towards them.
Alien life may not be the color we know it
Research from Cornell University might have brought us one step closer to detecting extraterrestrial life.
Foodborne bacteria have "vampiric" lust for blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
Muscle discovery has "huge potential" for healthier aging
"Discoveries from research like this have huge potential for developing therapeutic strategies that promote healthier ageing," the researchers say.
Neuroscientists discover that spinal cords can make their own memories
The discovery opens up new avenues for treating patients in recovery from spinal cord injuries.
Dinosaurs found to break 150-year-old scientific rule
The discovery throws into question our understanding of animal evolution.
How to boost your immune system in 15 minutes
This simple activity results in an increase of the body's own "search and destroy" agents.
Scientists discover possible new treatment for Alzheimer's
The treatment works by restoring the activity of our brain's own cellular cleanup crew.
Scientists create six-limbed mouse with legs instead of genitals
The six-legged embryo offers important insights into early development, and may provide pathways to treatments for various developmental abnormalities.
Scientists discover how cancer creates "acid wall" against immune system
The findings offer hope for the development of anti-cancer drugs that make it harder for tumor cells to evade our immune systems.
Paleontologist finds rare fossil of spider in disguise
The discovery provides insight into the evolution of this unusual behavior in present-day spiders.
'Fascinating' polite little bird uses wing gesture to say "after you"
Japanese tits flutter their wings on arrival at their nests, researchers found, after which the other bird in the pair enters.
Mystery of fairy circles explained by "death zone" discovery
The circles may form due to the topsoil within them being very prone to drying out, meaning that grasses cannot grow inside.
Scientists discover why cheetahs are so fast
Scientists found there is a sweet spot for fast animals that allows them to run as fast as they do.
Neuroscience study reveals why we get distracted
The findings challenge preconceived notions about attention and brain complexity.
Seal attacks eagle in photos of "never before seen" tactic
A birdwatcher caught a photo of the seal leaping from the water and spitting water at the predator.
Cells shed by fetuses have been grown into mini-organs
The organs will provide insights into pregnancy's final stages and potential treatments for developmental disorders.
Scientists recreate possible process behind life on Earth
"This finding helps us better understand the chemical environments of early Earth so we can uncover the origins of life," scientists said.
Video reveals top predators "lit up" as they take turns to attack prey
A new study documented stripes on each marlin getting brighter when a fish went to attack its prey.
Snakes "evolved better and faster" than peers
The study suggests that speed may be a significant factor in how the species became so successful in the animal kingdom.
Humpback whales are struggling to communicate due to noisy humans
Scientists found that unique and vital vocalizations made by whales are potentially drowned out by the noise of humans.
New Species of the 'World's Heaviest Snake' Discovered
Scientists found a "remarkable" genetic difference of 5.5 percent between two species of green anaconda, despite them looking almost identical.
Why sugar-free gum gives you gas
Scientists have found that Clostridia bacteria in the gut digest the sorbitol in sugar-free gum, so anything that disrupts these bacteria can lead to gas.
This spider looks like an ant. Can you tell the difference?
Spiders can adapt to look like ants just as well as other insects can, researchers found.