Hearing loss has been linked to mutations in at least 100 different genes, but up to 16 percent can be traced to just one gene, STRC.

Headphones increase feelings of connectivity, empathy and engagement, reports a new study from UC San Diego, UCLA and UC Berkeley.

Data shows that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners.

MIT researchers has devised a new approach that allows memory sharing while providing strong security against side-channel attacks.

Astronomers have used a new technique to confirm a real-life Tatooine, the fictional planet with two suns that was home to Luke Skywalker.

Scientists have developed a new type of coating that, when applied on a plastic surface, prevents fogging and ‘self-cleans’

Researchers are constantly working toward developing the best possible treatments for cancer. One area of interest is immunotherapy.

A team of researchers at Northwestern University has discovered a technique to help make control immune response more effectively.

Researchers managed to emulate learning neuromorphic abilities using thin layers of cobalt oxide - new step towards brain-inspired computers

Scientists have developed a new membrane, whose structure was inspired by a protein from algae, for electrodialysis used for fresh water.

Neuroscientists recorded the activity of a dying human brain, revealing rhythmic wave patterns similar to those that occur during dreaming.

A tissue engineering advance using sound waves, could one day help patients regrow bone lost to cancer or degenerative disease.

Smart applications such as biocompatible sensor systems in the body, demand computers and batteries smaller than a dust mote.

Researchers have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.

A new surface that kills bacteria more than 100x faster than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistance.

A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.

Researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue

The two researchers could provide a richer story of physical appearance and socio-economic variables.

When tiny galaxies collide with bigger ones, the bigger galaxies can strip the smaller galaxies of their dark matter which we can’t see.

Black holes are more than just massive objects that swallow everything around them—they're also one of the universe's biggest energy sources