Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help shape those signals. Scientists discovered that tissue stiffness can ...

A sweeping new ALMA image has peeled back the veil on the Milky Way’s core, exposing a dense network of cold gas filaments ...

Mad Max is back. Max Scherzer and the Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a reunion for the 2026 season with a one-year, $3 million deal that the club made official on Monday.

Scientists have engineered a lab-on-a-chip system capable of applying precisely controlled mechanical forces to biological materials that mimic the extracellular matrix.

An international team of scientists, including Penn State astronomers, have used data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark ...

Intrinsically disordered proteins lack a fixed structure, which is why they have been considered "undruggable" targets for ...

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We ...

Learn how long a Hollywood Smile lasts and what factors affect its durability. Discover the lifespan of veneers, maintenance tips, and how proper oral care can keep your smile bright and long-lasting.

Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.

EVERY elephant has about 1,000 whiskers on its trunk. They play a crucial role for the animals, which have thick skin and poor eyesight. Elephants cannot regrow these hairs, meani ...

Researchers led by  Dr. Xavier Salvatella have uncovered the mechanism by which an experimental drug is able to block intrinsically disordered proteins, which were previously considered “undruggable”.

Even at levels safe for humans, air pollution can disrupt the way some insects communicate with plants, and with each other.