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A new study is the first evidence in humans that short-term lifestyle changes can disrupt the response to insulin of blood vessels. It’s also the first study to show men and women react differently to these changes.

According to research, amines, sometimes used as an additive in herbicides, can enter the atmosphere, where they pose risks for human health and affect the climate and atmospheric chemistry.

The annual Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 8.9 million square miles (23.2 million square kilometers) between Sept 7 and Oct 13, 2022, slightly smaller than last year and generally continued the overall shrinking trend of recent years.

A new study has investigated how an eight-week intermittent fasting (IF) regimen affects the levels of circulating hormones in pre- and post-menopausal women.

The genome of the Honeycrisp apple has been sequenced, providing a valuable understanding of the genetic basis of important traits in apples.

Researchers have developed a colloidal crystal from metallic nanoframes that offers control over symmetry, geometry and porosity. The crystal has applications in absorption and storage, separations and catalysis.

Researchers have developed a method to store and release highly pure hydrogen with salts in the presence of amino acids.

In a study, PFAS were found in treated wastewater at levels that could impact the long-term feasibility of the beneficial reuse of this water.

Scientists used cutting-edge science and historical records to perform a "virtual autopsy" on the mummy of a child found in an aristocratic family crypt to shed new light on Renaissance childhood.

Birds that migrate at night can be attracted by artificial light and drawn into areas with high levels of airborne toxic chemicals, according to a new study.