Science & Technology

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) capsulotomy non-invasively and precisely removes tissues in the brain region of interest. Read More

With a national ban unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns. Read More

Imagine never charging your phone again or having a pacemaker that lasts a lifetime. Scientists are developing tiny nuclear batteries powered by radiocarbon, a safe and abundant by-product of nuclear …

NASA’s Curiosity rover has unearthed the largest organic molecules ever detected on Mars—possible fragments of fatty acids—hinting at the tantalizing possibility that prebiotic chemistry on the Red Planet may have …

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just screamed past the Sun for the 23rd time, once again matching its own records for closest approach and fastest human-made object. Zooming through space at …

Terrestrial carbon sinks grew by 30% from 1992 to 2019, with most carbon stored in nonliving pools, not forests, prompting a call to update climate models. Recent studies have shown …

Massive and energy-hungry, elephants face real challenges in navigating their landscapes. New research using over two decades of GPS data reveals they make surprisingly strategic decisions to conserve energy, choosing …

New research from the University of Chicago challenges long-held beliefs about how synaptic plasticity contributes to memory and learning. As animals encounter new experiences, the connections between their neurons, known …

A new study shows that among various cognitive abilities, verbal fluency is uniquely linked to longer life in older adults. Everyone ages, but some individuals defy expectations and live far …

Scientists have provided the most detailed account yet of the earliest stages of DNA replication, an essential process for all life to grow and reproduce. For the first time, scientists …