Research identifies how stem-cell filled structures known as rete ridges form — plus, the open-source AI tool that performs ...

The US city of Seattle in Washington is surrounded by abundant wilderness. With a population of more than 750,000, it is ...

Five days isolated in complete darkness retunes the senses. Scientist Kiana Aran explains how sensors help to share the ...

Tumours boost their own growth by attracting and then commandeering nearby sensory neurons, a study finds. By ‘plugging into’ tumour cells, these neurons can send a signal to the brain that subdues ...

Just a few years ago, many researchers in quantum computing thought it would take several decades to develop machines that ...

Last week, the APA responded to that criticism by publishing a series of articles in The American Journal of Psychiatr y, ...

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide are potentially preventable, according to one of the first investigations 1 of its ...

Some human research will no longer be classified as a clinical trial, easing the paperwork burden, but not everyone agrees with the approach.

Globally, more than one million species are threatened with extinction, but often interventions intended to protect biodiversity are not rooted in robust research. The field has an opportunity to ...

As submissions to AI conferences soar, authors’ own rankings — combined with peer review — could offer a powerful way to identify high-impact research.

Hindering studies involving fetal tissue will impede the development of the alternatives intended to replace it, while ...

As members of the EU-LIFE Recruitment and Training Working Group, which shares best practices in PhD supervision, we call on institutions to define guidelines. These should welcome diverse supervisory ...