Of the seven Earth-sized worlds orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, one planet in particular has attracted the attention of scientists, because...

Scientists in the United States have made a big breakthrough in understanding how a dangerous toxin produced by gut bacteria may cause colon cancer....

Scientists in the United States have made a big breakthrough in understanding how a dangerous toxin produced by gut bacteria may cause colon cancer....

Astronomers have discovered one of the largest rotating structures ever seen in the universe: a razor-thin line of galaxies inside a massive, spinning...

Scientists have discovered a gene that could play a major role in how we age. This exciting finding might lead to new treatments that slow aging and...

Scientists have discovered a gene that could play a major role in how we age. This exciting finding might lead to new treatments that slow aging and...

The Moon has always held a certain mystery, from influencing tides to inspiring mythology, poetry and scientific inquiry. For decades, astronomers...

Scientists have discovered that piles of ancient lava rubble deep beneath the ocean floor can store massive amounts of carbon dioxide for millions of...

Scientists have discovered that piles of ancient lava rubble deep beneath the ocean floor can store massive amounts of carbon dioxide for millions of...

The asteroid Bennu is providing scientists with critical insights into the early solar system and the origins of life. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission...