Science & Technology

Researchers reported finding microplastics in all 62 of the placenta samples tested, with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 790 micrograms per gram of tissue.

Scientists discovered a new target for reversible, non-hormonal male birth control. The drug, an HDAC inhibitor, blocked sperm production and fertility in male mice without affecting libido or future reproduction.

Researchers have found a correlation between early signs of adrenal puberty in first-born daughters and their mothers’ having experienced high levels of prenatal stress. They did not find the same result in boys or daughters who were not first-born.

In Nara, Japan, the revered sika deer faces a dilemma as their escalating population damages local farmlands. A new study has revealed a complex situation: while the sanctuary’s deer upholds a distinct genetic identity, the surrounding areas display a …

Researchers are studying how bats can carry deadly viruses, but not develop symptoms. They found that what happens during swarming behavior — like social gatherings for bats — may hold the key to understanding their viral tolerance and translate to h…