Researchers have discovered that bismuth has an unusual property that can be harnessed to help the environment

Just like human dandruff, dinosaur fossil dandruff is made of tough cells called corneocytes, which in life are dry and full of the protein keratin

Researchers develop forward-looking framework for special category of the most serious emerging infectious diseases 

Over the years, several theories have been proposed to explain the reduction in the amount of blood the heart can pump

A landmark international study examines the reef's ability to recover from abrupt environmental change over millennia

Bioethicists suggest ethical considerations for forensic use of genetic data

The most common vitamin and mineral supplements have no consistent benefit for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, or premature death, according to a new study

A team of chemists announced that they have developed a "quick and robust" blood test that can detect liver damage before symptoms appear

Iridescence is common in nature, from the dazzling blues of peacock's feathers, to the gem-like appearance of insects

Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding