In preparation for winter, the common shrew (Sorex araneus) shrinks its brain by 30 percent to conserve precious energy.

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In early January, a giant sinkhole formed at an intersection in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of North Philadelphia after a ...

In the brain, hunger is signalled by neurons in the hypothalamus that detect a prolonged energy deficit. Conscious feelings ...

Now, a study reveals this 'drift' in gut stem cells is fueled by inflammation and disrupted cell signaling, and it may help explain why our risk of colorectal cancer rises with age. The international ...

We know what will happen to the Sun and our Solar System because we can look outward into the galaxy and examine older ...

An outbreak of the flesh-eating New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) has killed seven people and infected at least 1 ...

High blood sugar spikes after meals could be a contributing factor to Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study that gives ...

Excessive sitting isn't good for a person's physical or mental health, but there's a type of sedentary activity that may not ...

As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have ...

Space debris is an escalating concern. According to an April 2025 report from the European Space Agency, an estimated 1.2 ...

The image of kangaroos hopping their way across the Australian outback is iconic – and it turns out it might have been an ...