As hard as diamond and as flexible as plastic, highly sought-after diamond nanothreads would be poised to revolutionize our world.

One big issue in physics education is to generate student enthusiasm for the course material. These dinosaur problems really spark interest.

Insulin is a vital hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of these cells.

Religious believers who embrace accountability to God experience higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological well-being.

Research shows that consuming alcohol, most notably wine, with meals is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.

Restricted blood flow means activity becomes more difficult and can lead to a reduction in how much exercise is possible.

It had long been thought that the famous site of Stonehenge served as an ancient calendar, given its alignment with the solstices.

Between 30 and 60 minutes of muscle strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.

An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research.

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills in young people as well.

One finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.

Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.

Individuals looking to consume more healthy fatty acids via food should eat more oily fish, flax seeds, walnuts, and related oils.

Artificial sweeteners disrupt bacteria communication, which indicates that artificial sweeteners may be problematic in the long run.

Research found that in humid climates, the temperatures to which humans can adapt may be lower than previously thought.

Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute have taken a major step towards mapping the entirety of genetic relationships

A simple memory test could pick up the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease well before symptoms start to show, scientists say.

Astronomers identified a number of stellar streams from past mergers years ago, and also used globular clusters to construct a timeline.

A large body of research suggests that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.