On the heels of some big quantum computing advances in 2024, at least one company is telling businesses to get “quantum ready ...

Research supporting the amyloid hypothesis—the idea that Alzheimer's is caused by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the ...

Early analysis of asteroid samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission show the residue of an icy brine, and a soup of amino acids ...

New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

The award-winning novel 'Orbital' explores the inner thoughts of astronauts during a single day aboard the International ...

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Experts stressed that the new strain did not itself appear to be an immediate human threat. But the rise of a new strain is troubling and points to the risk of a viral phenomenon known as ...

A “mycology thriller” imagines a hidden healing mushroom. In real life, scientists are searching far and wide to map the world’s unseen fungi.

The show’s starring scientist finds a mushroom that can heal any ailment. But powerful people will do anything to stop him from cultivating it. This website uses cookies to improve your experience ...

AI models are able to design molecules that don’t even exist in nature. Some have proven effective as snake antivenom.