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A new study showed that in stormwater runoff during rain approximately 19 out of every 20 microplastics collected were tyre wear particles with anywhere from 2 to 59 particles per litre of water.

Toddlers use natural logical thinking to deal with uncertain situations before they've learned to speak, facilitating learning processes.

New research suggests the fruit fly’s visual system, not just chemical receptors, are deeply involved with their social behaviors. The work sheds light on the possible origin of differences in human social behaviors.

The ORAI1 calcium channel – named after figures from Greek mythology – fuels the growth of oral cancers and pain, but could provide a new approach to treating oral cancer.

A study has demonstrated that tactile neurons transmit information about previous forces experienced by the fingertip, potentially aiding the brain in navigating daily manual tasks.

A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory developed a new machine learning model for discovering critical-element-free permanent magnet materials. The model predicts the Curie temperature of new material combinations.

Buildup of iron in cells leads to cell death via ferroptosis, and researchers have linked this form of apoptosis to cases of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

In a newly published paper in Nature Communications, scientists profile the mucus of Cornu aspersum and detail the composition of three unique types of secretions.

Sex hormones drive differences in male and female kidneys, making male kidneys more vulnerable to disease. New research has illustrated how lowering testosterone can improve the resilience of male kidneys.

Volatile organic compounds have been detected in the organs of animal models, using an advanced GC-MS method. The detection of VOCs in human metabolites has the potential to change the way we screen and diagnose organ diseases.