Science & Environment

Researchers have found that certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications might be doing more than managing blood sugar...

The northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) brings unexpected ecosystem benefitsAll Canada Photos/Alamy Two years after Mount St Helens erupted in...

Using small interfering RNA or microRNA that are complementary to a target sequence, scientists can direct the RNA interference (RNAi)...

NASA and the military have shared strong connections since the agencyâ€s early days. From the nationâ€s earliest aeronautic research and...

Nine months ago, the oceans became bathwater. As historically hot sea temperatures forced corals to expel the microorganisms that keep...

Itâ€s no surprise that wildlife-vehicle collisions are a problem. If you drive, youâ€ve witnessed roadkill.   In the U.S alone, more...

Cats have a reputation for being distant and aloof, although people who share their homes with cats often disagree with...

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Demand for secondhand and vintage clothing has surged within the last few years. Pre-owned fashion is seen by many consumers...

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Current guidelines recommend that pregnant people receive a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—which typically causes...