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A century ago, physics had its Darwinian moment — a change in perspective that was as consequential for the physical sciences ...

Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

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Around 6,000 years ago, a group known as the Cucuteni–Trypillia culture developed egalitarian settlements north of the Black ...

Theoretical study predicts the existence of particles that are neither bosons nor fermions — and hints at potential ...

In a few decades, gene-editing technologies could reduce the likelihood of common human diseases. Societies must use this ...

The US$2.7-billion Perseverance rover collected the samples looking for evidence of past life, but NASA is dithering about ...

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Those recovering from drug or alcohol misuse speak up — and say they wish more researchers could do so freely at work.

Researchers have discovered that healthy skin — once thought to be a passive barrier — can actually produce antibodies that fight off infections. It’s hoped that the finding could one day lead to the ...

One reason is that global temperatures were off-the-charts hot in 2023, with an average 1.45 °C of warming above the ...