Texas A&M researchers have unlocked a new way to harness astatine-211, a rare and powerful isotope that may revolutionize cancer treatment. Astatine is the rarest naturally occurring element on the ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in arachnid venom that behaves like a commonly used chemotherapy drug for treating the disease, with preliminary findings ...

This is the first time the novel imaging technique has been applied to telescopes. For the first time, astronomers have ...

This year’s “Halloween fireballs” are stunning to watch, but scientists say they may carry a warning from space.

ACS Sensors is a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Chemical Society that focuses on original advances in sensor science—covering chemical and biological detection, new transduction ...

A microscopic protein twist explains why pumpkins soak up pollution, and how they might one day help remove it.

From mini-brains and spider-inspired gloves to edible wolf apple coatings and microplastic-filled retinas, scientists are ...

When these tiny blood vessel pulses become excessive, they may interfere with the brain’s “glymphatic system,” a recently identified network that clears away waste such as beta-amyloid, the protein ...

A little-known desert berry may hold the key to fighting diabetes. Scientists may have uncovered a surprising new weapon in the fight against diabetes: the fruit of an ancient desert plant. Known as ...

A single mutation in the YFT3 gene turns tomatoes yellow by disrupting a crucial pigment-producing enzyme. Researchers have discovered that a single genetic change in the YFT3 gene disrupts a vital ...

Dolphins exposed to cyanobacterial toxins show Alzheimer’s-like brain damage and disorientation, which may explain mysterious strandings.

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...