Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research — with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency to stay upright.

Visualising microplastics inside living tissue without altering or destroying it lays important groundwork for future studies.

Scientists identify hydrogen radicals as the key driver in PFAS breakdown, opening the door to more effective and chemical-free water treatment methods.

New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.

New study, co-authored by faculty from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, suggests particles from 2025 fires settled far from burn zones.

Astronauts on long space missions may one day use plants to produce fresh stocks of medicines on demand, thanks to new research by engineers at the University of California San Diego. 

A new technique based on weather data is the first to successfully predict caseloads.

The body can notice stress before the conscious brain — and that’s no lie.

Tiny particles of rubber cast off by car tires, which have long been known to harm wildlife, may also pose a risk to humans, according to a new study.

Nearly 69 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, yet weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English.