Chronic disease rarely develops from a single bad habit. It more often grows out of eating patterns that feel familiar, ...

Published today in Science, the discovery marks the creation and observation of the first molecule with a half-Möbius electronic topology.

A ring of 13 carbon atoms and two chlorine atoms has a remarkable molecular structure that means you would have to go around the loop four times to return to your starting position ...

Scientists created half-Möbius molecules, similar to the Möbius strips common in math classes, but half as twisty. It’s a ...

A CSI-style investigation in Zimbabwe helped to successfully prosecute two people for killing a lion and trafficking its teeth, flesh and other body parts in February. Forensic specialists analyzed ...

3D-printed guns have earned the nickname of “ghost guns”, as they are difficult to trace through standard firearms analysis. With law enforcement struggling to trace the source of seized ghost guns, ...

Every year, countless animals set out on extraordinary journeys, traveling thousands of miles in search of food, safer ...

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis. Scientists know that Neanderthals and humans mated because there ...

About 30% of the tendency to experience “aesthetic chills” from music, poetry, or art is linked to family-related factors.

A growing body of peer-reviewed research is giving scientists new tools to isolate the distinct climate signals left behind by volcanic mega-eruptions and extreme wildfires, two forces that can alter ...

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