A European Space Agency program seeks to develop batteries powered by a radioactive isotope to carry out long-duration missions in the solar system.
The neural switch that alternates the creation of new memories and the remembering of old ones has been discovered.
Surprising findings are made about the role of vitamin D, coffee and alcohol.
The merger of a magnetized neutron star with another compact object causes an explosion of gamma rays with unexpected properties, which were previously associated only with bursts generated in supernovae.
Genetically modified T lymphocytes produce a molecule upon contact with tumor cells that enhances their response against cancer in mice.
Since large cetaceans act as huge carbon sinks, taking measures to protect their populations could have climate benefits.
When a surprising event occurs, the brain releases a burst of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that modulates planning ability.
Playing with your cell phone for a moment or doing homework? Even children can learn strategies to control themselves, which has a positive impact on their school performance.
Males of a species of potter wasp fight with "pseudostingers" located on either side of their genitals.
An international team discovers two planets of mass similar to that of Earth in the habitable zone of the red dwarf star GJ 1002, one of the closest to the Sun.