Science

Researchers have demonstrated that influenza virus impairs the immune response to pneumococcus, especially monocyte activity.

Astronomers have concluded that the surface of dwarf planet Ceres is rich in organic matter. Data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft indicate that Ceres's surface...

The increased risk for breast cancer that occurs after childbirth can last more than 20 years. The risk may be enhanced when a woman...

For people with Type 2 diabetes, testing blood sugar levels becomes part of everyday life. But a new study suggests that some of them...

An experiment has demonstrated, for the first time, electronic switching in an exotic, ultrathin material that can carry a charge with nearly zero loss...

A new study indicates that lifespan extension at lower temperatures is not just a matter of turning down the thermostat: it's under active genetic...

New brain imaging research shows that imagining a threat lights up similar regions as experiencing it does. It suggests imagination can be a powerful...

Researchers have created tiny droplets of the ultra-hot matter that once filled the early universe, forming three distinct shapes and sizes: circles, ellipses and...

Small, local patches of habitat could be playing a much bigger role in conserving biodiversity than you think, according to new research.

Aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good in the long term, according to a new study.