Deep within the world's oceans lurk marine bacteria armed with plastic-munching enzymes, their evolution seemingly sculpted ...

Those dingy yellow pillows don't need replacing. A few household products you already own can eliminate stubborn stains and restore their original whiteness.

Cambridge researchers have engineered a solar-powered “artificial leaf” that mimics photosynthesis to make valuable chemicals sustainably. Their biohybrid device combines organic semiconductors and ...

Cambridge scientists have built a solar-powered leaf that turns carbon dioxide into sustainable fuel and everyday chemicals.

Breast cancer is commonly portrayed as challenging yet curable: A lump is discovered, then through some combination of ...

Modern genetic studies show that up to 4% of human DNA comes from Neanderthals—and some of those ancient genes affect how our ...

Chemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have found a new use for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), not just as ...

Many of the most devastating illnesses are like black boxes to science. Most cancer deaths, for example, are caused by strain ...

Milk is an integral part of our daily diet. The pristine white liquid has been cherished for centuries and is one of nature's ...

Within each cell, there is a constant struggle between life-sustaining molecules and molecules that could hasten its demise. For the first time, scientists have created a molecule that can identify ...

Scientists uncover a molecular weakness that could transform prostate cancer therapy. An international team of researchers has identified a new weakness in prostate cancer cells that could enhance ...

Commonly known as freezer burn, ice crystals and their jagged edges not only ruin the texture of foods like ice cream. At the microscopic level, ice crystals can reportedly destroy the structure of ...