A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study led by Western researchers suggests that frequent treatment with intranasal o ...

Antarctic ice shelves are shrinking mainly due to frequent small calving events, while major iceberg break-offs remain rare ...

Bats in the noctilionoid group, like Darwin’s finches, have evolved an impressive variety of jaw and tooth adaptations to ...

Scientists have identified the Camp Hill virus, a henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama, marking its first detection in North ...

Archaeologists have likely found King Harold’s lost residence in Bosham, shown in the Bayeux Tapestry, confirming its elite ...

Air cleaners and ventilation systems, meant to reduce airborne infections in hospitals, may have unexpected effects, ...

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

Lean red meat in a balanced diet benefits gut and heart health. Consistency is key for lasting results. A recent study ...

Work reveals new ways to understand and manipulate electrons in materials. MIT physicists, in collaboration with colleagues, ...

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the WASP-132 system, finding two new planets that defy previous ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

There are growing concerns about the worldwide expansion of coral reef destruction. Research team: “This is an extremely ...