Science

Findings from a new study suggest that people assume that those who are silent in a conversation would agree with their own opinion, even...

Electrocatalysts have shown promise as a way to efficiently convert waste CO2 into clean fuels, but the mechanisms by which they operate are often...

By structuring nanowires in a way that mimics geckos' ears, researchers have found a way to record the incoming angle of light. This technology...

A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study. Scientists discovered the protein -- called Dazl...

Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging -- a finding with important implications for facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures.

A new study finds that one month of abstaining from cannabis use resulted in measurable improvement in memory functions important for learning among adolescents...

New insight into how cells sense blood pressure could present better targets for treating hypertension.

The silk fibers produced by Bombyx mori, the domestic silkworm, has been prized for millennia as a strong yet lightweight and luxurious material. Although...

Researchers have delved into the realm of Star Wars and created a powerful tractor beam -- or light-driven energy trap -- for atoms.

When the male bearded manakin snaps its wings at lightning speed, it's more than part of an elaborate, acrobatic mating ritual. The tiny muscle...