Humans have a uniquely long childhood compared to great apes, during which we develop the skills needed to navigate our complex social lives. Scientists have long believed this prolonged childhood ...

The Breakthrough Starshot program aims to cross the immense distances to the nearest star in just decades. Using a ...

LG Display has unveiled the world’s first stretchable screen, capable of expanding by up to 50%. The display marks a major ...

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First aid has always been about quickly helping someone in trouble before professional help arrives. Over the years, people ...

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented through ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can quietly cause harm to the body over ...

Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and as our population ages, the number of cases is rising. This condition ...

We all know exercise is good for the heart, but new research shows that sitting for too long can still be harmful—even for ...

If Americans over 40 moved as much as the most active 25% of the population, they could live five years longer on average, ...

A recent study from the University of Nottingham suggests that certain diabetes medications might help people drink less ...

A team of researchers led by Yale University has found strong evidence for a new type of superconductor, a breakthrough that ...