Spider silk is incredibly tough and slightly stretchy, creating the perfect tool for spiders to capture their prey. Now, though, scientists are looking into harvesting spider silk's mechanical properties to create their own artificial silk.
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions may not be enough to stave off climate catastrophe. That's why researchers are examining geoengineering approaches that could potentially help control the planet's climate. Now, though, scientists are urging further research into the matter before any steps are taken...
Recent findings published in BMJ Open show that more than 80 percent of patients with potential cancer symptoms are given the all-clear following a health investigation. However, having a false alarm was also found to discourage many people from seeking help in the future event of a symptom.
Most people know that animals like to play. Cats, dogs and even birds engage in some form of play with each other or just by themselves. But did you know that crocodiles also play?
Want to feel better? A power nap may be exactly what you need. Scientists have taken a closer look at short naps and have found that they can relieve stress and bolster immune systems.
Aerosols may just be impacting the northern tropics. Scientists have discovered that human-made aerosol emissions from industrial processes have changed the relationship between temperature and precipitation in this region.
It turns out that global sea ice is decreasing globally. While it's increasing in Antarctica, scientists have found that this doesn't make up for the accelerated Arctic sea ice loss in the last decades and that this ice is being lost at an astonishing rate of 13,500 square miles per year.
There may be a way to cut back on the urge to eat, which could help combat obesity. Scientists have discovered a peptide and hormone that when administered to a specific area of the brain, may reduce the desire for food.
Say "cheese!" The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the galaxy cluster SDS J1038+4849 that makes it look as if the galaxy itself is smiling. But the new image isn't just a pretty face; it also tells astronomers a bit more about this galaxy.
Smoking may actually thin a vital part of your brain. Scientists have examined the long-term effects of smoking and have found that it could cause thinning of the brain's cortex, which is responsible for critical cognitive functions such as memory, language and perception.
Could exposure to mercury from fish increase a woman's risk of getting an autoimmune disorder?
Researchers at the University of Oxford in England discovered that individuals with type 2 diabetes may be less likely to die from the aforementioned issues if they also take a blood pressure medication along with their current treatment.
