A prehistoric bird that lived and died 120 million years ago has presented forensic paleontologists with a baffling medical ...

The origins of complex, nucleated cellular life – everything from amoebas to humans – may date back a lot further in Earth's ...

A rare vomiting condition associated with chronic cannabis use is becoming more common at emergency departments in the US.

Imagine trying to enjoy your favourite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry, and chewing has become uncomfortable.

Changes to just one gene, called GRIN2A, have now been tied to psychiatric symptoms, including early-onset schizophrenia.

Getting a better understanding of how the brain works is tricky, as living brains aren't easily prodded and analyzed.

If you want to stand out at your next metal gig, don't settle for a spot of color in a sea of black – go ultrablack instead.

On the windswept hills overlooking Türkiye's vast southeastern plains, new archaeological discoveries are revealing how life ...

A shingles vaccination program that began in Wales in 2013 has led to two discoveries that give fresh hope to efforts to ...

When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they're saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent and ...

A major volcanic cataclysm may have been ultimately responsible for the spread of the Black Death across Europe in the 1340s.

You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.