Science

Researchers have identified a new strain of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, in DNA extracted from 5,000-year-old human remains. Their analyses suggest...

Asian geckos were observed running over water at nearly a meter per second, as fast as on land. Lab experiments show how. They get...

Distinct HIV-1 strains may differ in the nature of the CCR5 molecules to which they bind, affecting which cells they can infect and their...

Researchers have used data from radar satellites to measure the subsidence of the Earth's surface in the Tehran region in Iran. They found out...

Researchers spent two years testing chemical compounds for their ability to inhibit the malaria parasite at an earlier stage in its lifecycle than most...

Engineers have devised a technique that vastly improves on the speed and accuracy of measuring soft materials' properties. The technique can be used to...

Producing realistic animated film figures is a highly complex technical endeavour. Researchers have now shown how drones can be used to greatly reduce the...

New research suggests that people with a narcissistic self-view are more likely to demonstrate lower support for democracy.

The gut microbiome -- the world of microbes that inhabit the human intestinal tract -- has captured the interest of scientists and clinicians for...

A new study shows that the infections children contract during their childhood are linked to an increase in the risk of mental disorders during...