Misfolded proteins thought to play a critical role in the progress of various neurodegenerative conditions could be prevented ...

"These results are consistent with the hypothesis that elevated SHOX expression on the Y chromosome relative to the Xi ...

A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands.

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Your eyesight might be good enough to confidently read the tiny text at the optometrist from a few meters away.

The bacteria that live on your skin could be playing a role in protecting you from the sun's harmful UV rays, scientists have ...

First, light passes through the optical components of the eyes such as the cornea, pupil and lens. Together, they help focus ...

We already rely heavily on hydrogen gas as a fuel source, and it's considered key to reaching crucial carbon-neutral goals.

Antarctica's icy wilderness is warming rapidly under the weight of human-driven climate change, yet a new study points to an ...

Ever since its formation around 4.5 billion years ago, Earth's rotation has been gradually slowing down, and its days have ...

In the cold, distant reaches of the Solar System, far beyond Pluto, astronomers have just identified what could be a new ...

We've long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heart – but scientists are now starting to understand exactly how it ...