A surprising new clinical trial has revealed that metformin—a cheap, century-old drug widely used for type 2 diabetes—may help people with type 1 diabetes in an unexpected way. While researchers ...

Nanotyrannus, once dismissed as just a teenage T. rex, appears to have been its own distinct species after all. Scientists ...

A surprising discovery from high-altitude animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes could reshape how we treat nerve damage in humans. Scientists found that a genetic mutation helping these animals ...

A lifetime of mental stimulation—like reading, writing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain as we age. People ...

A badly mangled dinosaur skull, once forgotten in a drawer, turned out to be a rare and important discovery. Reconstructed by ...

In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics. This exotic quantum state not only reveals new ...

A massive, bus-sized “terror croc” that once preyed on dinosaurs has been brought back to life in stunning detail with the first scientifically accurate full skeleton of Deinosuchus schwimmeri.

A major new study reveals that treating gout may do far more than ease painful joint flare-ups—it could also protect the heart. Researchers found that patients who took common gout medications like ...

A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time.

In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill.

Feeling mentally “on” isn’t just in your head—it can significantly boost what you accomplish. Researchers found that sharper thinking on a given day leads people to set bigger goals and actually ...

A rare fossil discovery is shedding light on the “missing years” of early sponge evolution. Scientists found a ...