After a drought revealed the seawall of a Byzantine Empire harbor town near Istanbul, archeologists excavated what was a thriving ancient center. But how does it fit into the city's 1,600-year history?
Genetic engineering enables individual brain cells of research animals to ignite in brilliant color to trace the elaborate connections of a nervous system
A move to lengthen limbs internally rather than via an external scaffold could reduce the effects of painful treatments, especially among younger patients
The International Linear Collider could help particle physicists study the Higgs boson, the particle that helps endow all others with mass. It currently only exists on paper, but Japan is a leading contender to host the project.
A new study has found that prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation could increase the risk of developing neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The findings raise questions about the dangers associated with future manned mission to Mars.
What does a good night's sleep look like? European hotel chain Ibis wants to show guests that sweet dreams can truly be a work of art through a scientific marketing strategy that blends robotics with acrylic painting.
A Russian procedure developed in the 1950s gave those with crippling disabilities hope—if they could handle the pain
Arguments over whether high-tech attire gives swimmers an unfair advantage have been waged for 80 years
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