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...

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...

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

Human fear of sharks has deep roots. Written works and art from the ancient world contain references to sharks preying on sailors as early as the...

Research from the University of British Columbia, MIT, and the University of Michigan could help drug developers improve the safety profiles of...

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in quantum communication by creating a new method to transmit information using particles of light called...