Dark matter is so pervasive throughout galaxies that its presence explains the stability and motion of stars in systems such as the Milky Way. For example, current models indicate that our galaxy is ...

With a new mathematical model, a team of biophysicists has revealed fresh insights into how biological tissues are shaped by ...

Laser spectroscopy has enabled non-invasive chemical analysis of Darwin’s preserved specimens, improving long-term museum ...

Centromeres play virtually the same central role across the entire tree of life: They ensure the faithful segregation of ...

In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

Psychedelics are psychoactive substances that trigger unusual mental states, also referred to as "trips," altering the ...

The olive-green cottage, built in the 1950s but since updated and immaculately maintained, sits on a hillside parcel looking out over Lake Washington. Gates purchased the four-bedroom, ...

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A key step to preventing the spread of diseases like COVID-19 or influenza is simple: washing hands. But lack of piped water in parts of rural Alaska has made that simple practice not so easy to carry ...

The Department of Education (DepEd) remains steadfast in promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability by making basic education data accessible to the public which empowers internal and ...

In a new study, people with higher levels of theobromine (a compound found in dark chocolate) in their blood had a biological age that was lower than their chronological age. This could be thanks to ...

New research suggests theobromine could have anti-aging properties. A recent study linked a compound in dark chocolate called theobromine with a lower biological age. The research on this effect is ...