Medical research shows that patients with Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, simultaneously suffer from an early breakdown of cholinergic nerve cells that promote both cell growth and survival.
The team responsible for the visual effects in the movie, Interstellar, have now shed a bit more light on the powerful effects of black holes.
Imagine using DNA to store knowledge--not just genetic knowledge, but also information about culture and technology. Now, scientists have found that it may be possible to use DNA to store large amounts of information in a compact manner.
Humans aren't the only ones who get curious. It turns out that monkeys are also curious and eager to gain new information. The new research reveals how a certain part of the brain shared by both monkeys and humans plays a role in decision making.
Researchers may have found the lethal killing blow that claimed the life of King Richard III. New film footage shows a dramatic injury to the base of the skull as well as the inside of the top of the skull.
Two newly discovered fossil mammals may tell scientists a bit more about the creatures that existed 160 million years ago. The new fossils reveal that mammalian diversity really began around that time period.
Earth is warming--that much is certain. In the past several years, ice has melted across the planet, ecosystems have shifted and sea levels have risen. What is uncertain, though, is by how much our world has warmed--and that's partly due to "fudged" climate data.
Astronomers have discovered a rare planet with some extreme seasons. Called Kepler-432b, the planet is one of the most dense and massive planets to be discovered thus far, and has temperatures that range from 500 degrees Celsius to a scorching 1,000 degrees.
Each year, tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean. Plastic grocery bags, beverage bottles, food wrappers, toys and other bits of plastic slowly drift out to sea from estuaries, seashores and landfills. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the plastic being dumped in the world's oceans.
Do aphrodisiac foods actually work? And which ones should you choose to eat? This Valentine's Day, we've taken a look at exactly what happens to your body when you eat these foods, and have pinpointed which ones you should eat to boost your mood.
The United States continues to suffer from droughts and now, scientists have found that conditions may only worsen in the future. During the second half of the 21st century, the U.S. Southwest and Great Plains will face a persistent drought that will be worse than anything in ancient or modern times...
How do you flirt with a potential mate? Researchers at the University of Kansas note how it's not quite the same for everyone.
