Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year—using light and water.

Researchers have studied how the screen habits of US children correlate with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.

For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications

As astronomers look out at the distant cosmos, it’s only natural that they would also look inward, to the center of our own Milky Way.

The genetic origins of the first agriculturalists in the Neolithic period long seemed to lie in the Near East a new study finds.

Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.

Our gut is home to countless bacteria, which help us to digest food. But what exactly do the microorganisms do inside the body?

It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.

Research study suggests that weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed with the help and support of a person's community.

The most obvious symptoms of Parkinson’s disease arise after the illness damages a specific class of neuron located in the midbrain.

Hands-on exhibits are staples of science and children’s museums around the world, and kids love them. But do kids actually learn from them?

Astronomers have been able to identify the widest range of elements in a relatively bright star beyond our solar system yet.

As we age, our bones become thinner, we suffer fractures more often, and bone-diseases such as osteoporosis are more likely to occur.

Researchers have discovered a city-size lake whose sediments might contain a history of the ice sheet since its earliest beginnings.

One fateful day some 66 million years ago, a 7.5-mile-wide space rock slammed into the Earth ending the age of the dinosaur.

Traditional diamond mining is fraught with problems, from worker exploitation to deforestation and water pollution.

Sleep plays an important role in enabling cognitive function and maintaining good psychological health and helps keep the brain healthy.

Researchers trained their robot chef to assess the saltiness of a dish at different stages of the chewing process, imitating humans.

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.

Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.