An analysis of data from the Great Famine of the 1930s shows that children whose mothers experienced malnutrition during early pregnancy were more likely to develop diabetes later in life

Tiangong space station and a culture of Niallia bacteria, closely related to the space-developed species. Sources: China Manned Space Engineering Office, Leibniz Institute DSMZ

Researchers have harnessed a protein from the tiny creatures to protect healthy tissues during cancer radiation treatments.

The prestigious Israeli prize this year will honor groundbreaking achievements in physics, antiviral research, chemical catalysis, discoveries in plant immunity, and architectural innovation in China.

This year’s Nobel Prizes underscore the transformative impact of the artificial intelligence revolution currently underway, with notable connections to the achievements recognized in physics and chemistry.

Research reveals that substances naturally secreted in the body interact differently with receptors in males and females, potentially altering how each gender’s brain perceives painful stimuli.

A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence.

A successful conclusion to the pioneering private mission, promising radiation data from Artemis 1, evidence of water on the Moon, and plans for a lunar communication network. This Week in Space

Could the epidemic decimating bat populations in North America be linked to the rise in infant mortality rates? A recent study suggests a potential link, pointing to increased insecticide use as a contributing factor.

The metaphor “heartbreak” has a real physiological basis and emotional stress inflicts pain akin to physical pain

Research in the field of brain health tends to overlook women. Why isn’t it enough to study men?