Autistic and non-autistic faces express emotion differently, and misunderstanding can go both ways. A new study suggests that ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising mechanism that may explain how Earth cooled dramatically after the age of dinosaurs.

New research indicates that exercise intensity may play a key role in helping older adults lose fat without sacrificing muscle. High intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer older adults a more ...

A cat’s purr carries a consistent vocal signature, while meows evolved to be flexible tools for interacting with humans. A new study led by scientists at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the Unive ...

A new MIT-designed smart pill can quietly signal when it’s been swallowed, helping doctors ensure medications aren’t missed.

Skin conditions in people with first-episode psychosis may signal a higher risk of depression and suicidal behavior, offering a potential early warning marker for clinicians. Scientists report that pe ...

New research sheds light on one of archaeology’s longest-running debates: how Stonehenge’s massive bluestones reached their ...

That cozy winter fire could be doing far more harm than good—wood smoke is a hidden killer in America’s winter air.

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 ...

A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re ...

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 ...

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