Science & Technology

A new study unlocks the secrets of how high blood pressure (hypertension) fuels the progression of arterial disease.

Researchers may have identified the missing component in the chemistry of the Venusian clouds that would explain their color and splotchiness in the UV range, solving a long-standing mystery.

The pathogenic potential of inhaling the inert fibrous nanomaterials used in thermal insulation (such as asbestos or fiberglass) is actually connected not to their chemical composition, but instead to their geometrical characteristics and size. This wa…

Scientists have created analogs of the antibiotic spectinomycin that are significantly more effective against these highly resistant bacteria.

In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, as a potential cause.

A new study demonstrates that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member of a class of medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, can lead to a rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity.

A pair of proteins could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing early cell movement and blood vessel generation.

When youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments. However, overcoming adversity may have a hidden physiological cost, especially for minority youth. A new study looks at physiological changes among hi…

With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color of the namesake patterns on its skin for purposes of deception, camouflage and signaling. Researchers have drawn inspiration from this natural wonder …

The dynamic lifecycle of the malaria parasite means that the density of the Plasmodium can suddenly drop below the level of detection in asymptomatic people — especially when older, less sensitive tests are used. Such fluctuations can make it difficul…

Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue and Uranus green — but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in color than typically thought. The correct shades of the planets have now been confirmed.

Having bipolar disorder — a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods — can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts into perspective just how large that risk is, and ho…