The neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly known for its role in brain networks regulating pleasure and reward. But many people with disorders that...

An international team of scientists from Brazil, Ireland and the US has discovered three new species of plants that could replace traditional cocoa...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Case Western Reserve University have found new evidence that could change our understanding of the...

For years, astronomers have worried about how to explain why the Milky Way has fewer satellite galaxies than the standard dark matter model predicts....

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

Researchers at Rice University, led by Qimiao Si, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum materials. Their study, published in Nature...

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Natural Sciences have discovered a new way to form bastnäsite, a key mineral used to extract...

Scientists around the world are constantly searching for planets outside our solar system that could potentially support life. Their telescopes, both...

Supermassive black holes have long puzzled astronomers, particularly how they grow so large. An international team of astronomers, including...

Supermassive black holes pose unanswered questions for astronomers around the world, not least “How do they grow so big?” Now, an international...