Research

Some tardigrades can survive extreme radiation, air deprivation and even the vacuum of space.

The 3-D printable "clip-on" can turn any smartphone into a fully functional microscope.

Scientists think you'd be cool with it.

They're a lot more similar to us than you may realize.

The people and entities in the indictment are the first foreign defendants named in the special counsel's investigation.

The world's third largest pharmaceutical company announced it would lay off 300 scientists.

Rent control policies could actually be making income inequality worse in gentrifying cities such as San Francisco, a new paper from Stanford University researchers argues.

Groundbreaking insights are shedding light on this frustrating disease.

Eat on, taco lovers.

Watch scientists show off their goofy side—and learn something new at the same time.

The full extent of cannabis's medicinal benefits remains largely unexplored.

The University of Tübingen says kids should study up.

The synthetic skin isn't perfect, but it should be good enough to fool an octopus.

Scholars and practitioners agree there's a problem with the research.

Despite the size of the collection, we know precious little about their origin.

Mom and dad may claim they don't have a favorite child, but research shows they could be investing resources unequally without realizing it.

The virus has become more aggressive, increasing the threat of lifelong problems.

What does it mean to sleep, after all?

New research confirms Tinder users are more likely to report low self-esteem, body shame and negative moods.

Warming of more than 2 degrees Celsius is often viewed as a "tipping point."

Expert John W. Ayers wants the show to be taken down and edited to follow World Health Organization guidelines.

Among the stressors survivors were exposed to: starvation, overcrowding, infectious diseases, strenuous physical activity and physical and emotional abuse.

People who drink a cup of coffee a day are 12 percent less likely to die from certain medical conditions. Time for a refill?

Public health officials argue that onscreen smoking motivates teens to use tobacco.

New research challenges other findings that improvements in trauma care have dramatically improved the survival rate of gunshot victims.

As Trump cuts budgets for scientific research, China's soar.

Researchers believe we are heading toward a major rise in illness and a public health crisis.

A study released Wednesday found "a continuous steep increase" in screen time between 2002 and 2014 in Europe.

Private investors won't be able to make up for cuts in public research funding.

Pro-LGBT rights organizations sent the report to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos this week.