Lipid nanoparticles, or LNPs, are best known as the delivery system used in the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines given to billions of people worldwide. Scientists are now exploring their potential far beyond ...

A sweeping new review of five decades of scientific literature finds robust evidence that natural selection operates simultaneously across multiple levels of life, from genes to groups to entire ...

The eagle sees better than us, the dolphin echolocates, the beetle is stronger, the plant is longer-lived... And yet, ...

Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.

Joshua Plotnik, director of Comparative Cognition for Conversation Lab at the City University of New York, delivered a PBS ...

Wild scarlet monkeyflowers in California survived a historic drought by relying on a rapid evolution, marking the first time the process has been observed in the wild.

Scientists have discovered that a rare “mirror-image” version of the amino acid cysteine can dramatically slow the growth of certain cancers while leaving healthy cells largely untouched. Unlike most ...

Two friends each have $30 to upgrade their $50 keyboards, with the stakes being a dinner for the winner. They embark on a creative journey, purchasing supplies and implementing various unique ...

At a classroom outside Syracuse, students are doing more than just read about science. They’re actually hearing it. Students at Manlius Pebble Hill School are listening to ...

For a raccoon, breaking into your garbage might be just as satisfying as cracking a crossword puzzle or a Sudoku is for you, according to new research. These meddlesome “trash pandas” have dexterous ...

The world is full of mysteries that we don’t understand. For some, these enigmas ignite a sense of wonder. For others, they evoke dread and uncertainty, especially when something bad happens. This is ...

The University of Nevada, Reno maintains prestigious accreditation by AAALAC International | University of Nevada, Reno ...