Science & Technology

Knowing how cultural evolution happens also means we can harness it for the larger good, creating a more just and sustainable world, according to a new article.

Nature documentaries will tell you that lions, cheetahs, wolves and other top predators target the weakest or slowest animals and that this culling benefits prey herds, whether it’s antelope in Africa or elk in Wyoming. This idea has been widely accept…

Researchers argue that the rapid growth in urban honeybee-keeping over the past decade may be negatively impacting nearby wild bee populations. Small bees with limited foraging ranges may be especially at risk, they write.

Scientists found parallels between the neural circuitry that guides locomotion in sea slugs and in more complex animals like mammals.

Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars — the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe — by discovering that they are ignited by galaxies colliding.

Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the team has shown that for almost a half of all people who receive a knock to the head, there are changes in how regions o…

In new 3D computer simulations, astrophysicists modeled black holes of varying masses and then hurled stars (about the size of our sun) past them to see what might happen. If they exist, intermediate-mass black holes likely devour wayward stars like a …

A coil-powered robot fish could make underwater exploration more accessible.

Investigators have created computer-generated models to bridge the gap between ‘test tube’ data about neurons and the function of those cells in the living brain. Their study could help in the development of treatments for neurological diseases and dis…

Scientists found that blood markers of two saturated fatty acids along with certain omega-6, -7 and -9 fatty acids correlated with better scores on tests of memory and were associated with larger brain structures in the frontal, temporal, parietal and …

Engineers designed a nanoparticle sensor that could enable early diagnosis of cancer with a simple urine test. The sensors, which can detect many cancerous proteins, could also be used to distinguish the type of a tumor or how it is responding to treat…

What’s good for the Black-backed Woodpecker is good for restoration of burned California forests. The birds’ unique relationship with fire underpins the latest research into improved post-fire management. A study describes a new tool that factors in ho…

A more realistic look at what a hot summer can bring to a nearby pond, and new respect for the blinding speed global warming is bringing.

Confusion, concern when it comes to smart cities: Americans worry that the promise and peril of smart city tech ranging from air quality sensors to gunshot detectors will not be evenly felt across communities, survey reveals.

New research shows us that age-old interactions between people and their horses can teach us something about building robots designed to improve our lives.