A new study has found that a person’s political affiliation is a powerful factor in online dating choices, carrying about as ...

For the first time, a research team from the University of Cologne has observed the electron capture decay of technetium-98, ...

Casting a swirling shadow, a glowing candle flame sways eerily before flaring up once more. As ghostly as it looks, this flame dance is not the result of any force—paranormal or otherwise—but rather ...

Penn State scientists have devised a new method to predict superconducting materials that could work at higher temperatures.

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If some days it's easier to reach your step goals than others, you may still be protecting yourself against cardiovascular ...

The largest and oldest crater on the moon did not form as we initially suspected, a new study suggests. The findings hint that a specific region of the lunar surface could be more scientifically ...

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, ...

Genetic associations between cannabis use and many different traits could inform the development of prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorders. The study uncovered new ...

Whether moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) mitigates the detrimental association between sedentary behavior and dyslipidemia remains unclear, as does the link between MVPA and gut ...

The Amazon has suffered its most destructive fire season in more than two decades, releasing a staggering 791 million tons of carbon dioxide—on par with Germany’s annual emissions. Scientists found ...