A new concept for energy transfer between gravitational waves and light. When massive cosmic objects such as black holes merge or neutron stars crash into one another, they can produce gravitational ...

A newly validated magnetic state could open a path toward ultra-fast, high-density memory for future AI and data-center technologies. A collaborative team of researchers from NIMS, the University of ...

A newly reconstructed fossil face from Ethiopia reveals surprising complexity in early human evolution. By digitally fitting together teeth and fossilized bone fragments, researchers reconstructed a ...

What looked like a mysterious exoplanet was actually the sparkling debris from a violent collision between massive space rocks.

A rare earthquake in Myanmar revealed how a long, mature fault can transmit energy directly to the surface. The discovery may change how scientists evaluate the danger posed by major faults around the ...

Climate change is increasing the likelihood of massive hurricanes and typhoons in the western Pacific, North Atlantic, and Gulf regions. New research shows that the ocean conditions responsible for th ...

A hidden cellular cleanup system may hold the key to healthier tear glands—and new hope for treating dry eye disease.

A new ultra-sensitive imaging system can make cancer cells light up, paving the way for faster and earlier detection.

Dropping a well-timed swear word might be the simplest way to unlock extra strength and focus when you need it most.

A low-dose antibiotic developed in Leiden may stop C. difficile infections more effectively by targeting the pathogen while preserving the gut microbiome. Researchers in Leiden have developed a new ...

A new drug targets Alzheimer’s at its earliest, most silent stage — before memory loss ever begins. Credit: Shutterstock. A new experimental drug from ...

Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A European ...