It's not just strong opiate-based medications that can cause headaches. Common painkillers like paracetamol and NSAIDs ...

A medieval Maya text for predicting solar eclipses has confused Western readers for centuries, but a pair of researchers may ...

If you've ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves ...

The dawn of the Bronze Age was a tumultuous time for many human societies, as the social order of the preceding Copper Age ...

Nanoscopic proteins made from the antibodies of animals like camels and llamas can penetrate into cellular spaces like no other antibodies can.

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There's an optimal strategy for winning multiple rounds of rock, paper, scissors: be as random and unpredictable as possible.

Neuroscience shows us the brain is hardwired to respond to beauty. Seeing an attractive face activates the brain's reward and ...

You won't find visits to the dentist at the top of most people's lists of fun activities, but check-ups could be made easier ...

A new map of the empire's ancient land routes has nearly doubled the length of the confirmed ancient Roman road network, from ...

Picturing how our species might appear in the far future can invite wild speculation over standout features such as height, ...

To study the inner workings of an atom's nucleus, scientists have traditionally relied on sophisticated particle colliders to ...