Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have found a new function for an existing protein. They discovered that TIMP-1, a protein...

During the day, clouds reflect sunlight back into space, cooling the Earth’s surface. At night, on the other hand, they act like a blanket,...

The ocean affects our weather, provides us with food, and is home to countless species that we are still discovering today. It plays a vital role in...

In a world grappling with escalating climate crises, the way forward can include both modern scientific knowledge and traditional wisdom, according...

Space is a tough place filled with strong radiation. Spacecraft and satellite manufacturers need to use materials that can overcome harsh...

Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a new method to control quantum states of single electron spins using electron currents with aligned spins....

Over ten years ago, the rotation of Earth’s inner core started to slow down. It caused slight changes in the length of our days by mere fractions...

New research suggests that a small increase in Earth’s oxygen levels could have triggered the Cambrian explosion, a rapid burst of evolution that...

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a biomarker that could help identify which renal cancer...

Precious few exposed areas on Earth offer researchers an opportunity to directly observe our planet’s ancient crust. Australia, boasting some of the...