In experiments performed in mice, researchers report they have identified the cascade of cell death events leading to the physical and intellectual degeneration associated with Parkinson's diseas..

A world-first study reveals that 'robust' reef-building corals are the only known organisms in the animal kingdom to make one of the 'essential' amino acids, which may make them le..

Scientists have researched what might have favored the periodicity of certain base pairs in the genomes of eukaryotic organisms.

While most college students who drink alcohol don't intend to drink to the point of blackout, many don't fully understand the specific behaviors and risk factors associated with alcohol-indu..

Using solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) techniques, scientists have discovered a new quantum criticality in a superconducting material, leading to a greater understanding of the link betw..

With nine of the top 10 global retailers using iOS devices in their business, it’s clear Apple’s mobile devices are what we expect to find when we go shopping.
‘We’re making great strides’ Apple Chief..

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has gone silent, ending a historic mission that studied time capsules from the solar system's earliest chapter.

New research suggests that children who suffer traumatic brain injuries are at significantly increased risk of developing new post-traumatic neuropsychiatric disorders, and may benefit from ongoing ou..

The rate of bed- and sofa-related injuries among young children is on the rise. The findings show a need for increased prevention efforts, including parental education and improved safety design.

Parents surveyed said they were confident their children could tell a real gun apart from a toy gun. The children themselves also said they thought they could recognize the difference. But when shown ..