Iran’s arsenal of some 5,000 mines could further complicate efforts to restart shipping in the Persian Gulf.

Ryan Gosling stars in 'Project Hail Mary', Andy Weir's bigger-stakes sci-fi epic. Early buzz says it outdoes 'The Martian' with Lord-Miller visuals. Drops March 20.

A new study of neural oscillations during varying stages of consciousness shows that anesthesia doesn’t just knock us out—it ...

Scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

For an oyster, creating an internal environment for calcification that forms its distinctive hard shell is essential. But new Harvard research has found that these bivalves may outsource the work, ...

A new study revisits a century-old question about how turbulence starts. The findings could potentially influence not only aircraft engineering but even the design of mechanical heart valves, and ...

In Jonathan Adler’s world, there's a giant Lucite mushroom glowing somewhere in the corner — a symbol, perhaps, of what he ...

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How fast vitamins work depends on factors such as the type of vitamin, your health, and how consistently you take them. If you’re deficient, you may notice improvement within days or weeks, but some ...

Why did East Asia’s economy grow so rapidly in recent decades and Africa’s so slowly? How might Africa replicate East Asia’s success? A vast literature addresses these questions, but new books keep ...

Most Texas elections are decided in the primary, where all voters can participate but only a tiny number of them do. Primary elections are when Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees for ...

The NBA has revamped the format for the annual All-Star Game again. The league has tried to drum up some more interest from fans and players alike to create a more intriguing event. Last year, that ...