Stingless bees position hovering guards in an organized manner at nest entrance to detect and intercept intruders rapidly.

New research shows there's promise in specific immune system peptides — amino acid compounds that signal cells how to function. In this case, they may be affecting brain activity and, by extensi..

Rattlesnakes and other venomous reptiles may bite more people during rainy years than in seasons wracked by drought, a new study shows.

For people with severe peanut allergies, eating even miniscule amounts of the legume can trigger anaphylaxis — a life-threatening condition characterized by dizziness, breathing difficulties and, so..

Researchers have discovered that the activation of brain cells called microglia likely contributes to the memory loss and other cognitive impairments suffered by many patients with systemic lupus eryt..

Using tiny micromotors to diagnose and treat disease in the human body could soon be a reality. But keeping these devices intact as they travel through the body remains a hurdle. Now scientists report..

Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms, according to a new Finnish study. Moreover, GDM increases the mother&#039..

A new study chronicles an evolutionary tie between wolves and when bull elk shed their antlers.

An improvement to the catalyst that converts methane to syngas could lead to a more economical process.

New research finds a connection between the perception that your romantic partner cares, and a reduction in stress during challenging waiting periods.