This Gene Is Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk – And We May Finally Know Why

This Gene Is Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk – And We May Finally Know Why

The power of APOE2.

'AI Slop' Is Flooding Science Publishing, And One Major Site Is Fighting Back

'AI Slop' Is Flooding Science Publishing, And One Major Site Is Fighting Back

But does the punishment fit the crime?

Cannabis Linked to Lower Weight And Reduced Diabetes Risk in Mouse Study

Cannabis Linked to Lower Weight And Reduced Diabetes Risk in Mouse Study

But not THC on its own.

WATCH: A Spacecraft Is Launching to Study How Earth Survives Solar Storms

WATCH: A Spacecraft Is Launching to Study How Earth Survives Solar Storms

The first-ever X-ray observations of our planet's magnetic field.

Ebola Emergency: Here's What We Know About This Deadly Outbreak

Ebola Emergency: Here's What We Know About This Deadly Outbreak

There's no vaccine for this strain.

Brain 'Zaps' From Contact Lenses May Help Ease Depression, Mouse Study Shows

Brain 'Zaps' From Contact Lenses May Help Ease Depression, Mouse Study Shows

An intriguing idea that needs further testing.

Fog Is Teeming With Life, And It May Be Doing Us a Surprising Favor

Fog Is Teeming With Life, And It May Be Doing Us a Surprising Favor

"If they are growing, then the droplets are a habitat."

Scientists Found a Remarkable Way to Help Kids Like Vegetables

Scientists Found a Remarkable Way to Help Kids Like Vegetables

Fetuses can't be picky eaters.

Scientists Keep Finding Major Discoveries Lurking in Museum Backrooms

Scientists Keep Finding Major Discoveries Lurking in Museum Backrooms

Here are six of the best.

Where You Live May Affect How Rapidly You Age, Sweeping Study Finds

Where You Live May Affect How Rapidly You Age, Sweeping Study Finds

It's not just genetics.

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