Researchers have created a method called optovolution that uses light to guide the evolution of proteins with dynamic behaviors. By engineering yeast cells so their survival depended on proteins ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

A recent study suggests that memories aren’t just stored in the brain, raising important questions about cognition.

Coordinating groups of underwater robots is difficult because communication below the surface is slow and unreliable. GPS ...

The United States remains the only country in the world that still permits children to be sentenced to life in prison.

Small food protein signals teach immune cells to accept food. The finding helps explain how the body prevents food allergies.

Now, a new study warns that when it comes to mental health advice, these systems may fall short. A team at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, found that even when AI systems are told to act ...

Elle Leontiev's image of Philip, a self-taught volcanologist who has lived on Mount Yasur his whole life, has won the ...

When you hear the phrase ‘digital twin’ for the first time, your mind may race to the science fiction idea of people being ...

Produce prescriptions and hospital food programs are expanding fast. But the real test isn’t medical—it’s financial.

Does The Genius Song actually work? Report examines NASA ad claims, brainwave entrainment research, testimonial fine print, ...

Fostering Integrity in Research identifies best practices in research and recommends practical options for discouraging and addressing research misconduct and detrimental research practices. An ad hoc ...