Scientists observe Einstein’s gravity in the quantum world for the first time
Physicists have directly observed a long-predicted quantum effect of gravity, putting one of Einstein’s foundational ideas to a striking new test.More
The American “cheetah” wasn’t a cheetah at all
The extinct “American cheetah” was not really a cheetah at all, but a puma relative with an unexpectedly flexible lifestyle. Fossils from the YukonMore
Scientists find a new weakness in treatment-resistant prostate cancer
Researchers have found a potential way to attack prostate cancers that evade treatment by changing their cellular identity. Combining two types ofMore
Doctors saved this rare monkey from amputation. Months later, she gave birth
A critically endangered roloway monkey has given birth just months after surgeons performed an unusual operation that saved her foot from amputation.More
Scientists discover a hidden immune signal that helps spinal cords regrow
A surprising immune system signal may help explain why zebrafish can regenerate damaged spinal cords so effectively. Researchers found that certainMore
Common dry-cleaning chemical linked to triple the risk of liver scarring
A chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and found in some household products may be an overlooked threat to liver health. Researchers found thatMore
Scientists say love follows hidden mathematical rules
Could math help explain why some relationships survive life’s inevitable stresses while others slowly fall apart? Researchers have spent decadesMore
A War of 1812 soldier buried his own arm. His real story is even stranger
A rediscovered memoir reveals that celebrated War of 1812 veteran Shadrack Byfield was far more rebellious and troubled than history has portrayed,More
Cialis linked to higher glaucoma risk in large study
A large study of nearly 74,000 men suggests that long-term use of tadalafil, best known as Cialis, may be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma andMore
Your gut microbiome may be more contagious than scientists thought
Scientists have found evidence that some gut bacterial populations can spread rapidly between people and across continents, suggesting the microbiomeMore