Why do starburst galaxies "burst?" Now, scientists may have found out why by dissecting a cluster of star-forming clouds at the heart of NGC 253, a starburst galaxy close to the Milky Way.
Beavers may have shown scientists a way to improve human tooth enamel. It turns out that they have protection against tooth decay built into the very chemical structure of their teeth: iron.
Researchers at the University of Leicester and Leicester's Hospital in the United Kingdom are working on a non-invasive form for testing lung cancer that involves a breath test.
The winter months can make it hard for everyone to get the recommended amount of vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin that's naturally found in a few foods and ultraviolet rays.
Could smoking marijuana increase the risk of narcolepsy?
Recent findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine show how this nasty habit may be even more dangerous than previously thought.
Researchers have created a new prototype of a telescopic contact lens that may lead to better, stronger vision.
No idea what to get your guy this Valentine's Day? For this week's "Geek Gadgets," we've picked the top five gifts for geeky guys for that special day.
It turns out that the squid can actually edit its own genetic makeup on the fly. Scientists have discovered that this animal can modify most of its proteins in order to enable adjustments into its immediate surroundings, giving it a survival advantage.
Researchers have discovered that pumas in the Santa Cruz mountains are less likely to kill their prey when human developments are near.
Researchers at Northwestern University are discovering just how to break down the beauty of a rainbow a bit further. They transformed a silver light into any color of the rainbow with a low-cost alternative to color filters used in electronic displays and monitors.
Researchers have now identified seven x-linked genes related to intellectual disability, a health issue that primarily affects men with highly variable clinical manifestations.
