You probably use science words every day without thinking twice about them. Someone might tell you they have a theory about ...

Just weeks after the first fatal case, another young Italian has died from the bite of a spider commonly found across Europe—triggering a wave of fear. But is the species truly dangerous to humans?

Top longevity scientist Eric Topol, author of the new book Super Agers, tells National Geographic which biohacks for a longer life are backed by science—and which you can skip. Skip the supplements ...

Scientists have developed a new molecule that breaks down beta-amyloid plaques by binding to excess copper in the brain. The treatment restored memory and reduced inflammation in rats, while also ...

Keep calm and try omega-3. These fatty acids, often taken as fish oil supplements and known for supporting mental and physical well-being, may also help reduce aggression, according to a 2024 study.

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

When you push or pull with a simple machine, you are applying a force and doing work. And, if you get more force out of a machine than you put into it, then that machine has a mechanical advantage.

Regulatory T-cells, or Tregs, called the body's "security guards" by the Nobel committee, help stop the immune system from attacking healthy cells. The Nobel Prize in medicine of physiology was ...

Maybe your interest in longevity is entrepreneurial, since one of the largest addressable markets is people who want to live longer, healthier lives. (I’ve never heard anyone say, “Yeah, I hope I ...

The most common definition of “caliber,” as it pertains to guns, is about as straightforward as you could want it to be: Caliber simply mean the diameter of the hole in a rifle or pistol barrel. Yet ...

That’s why antiaging startups involve entrepreneurial notables like Jeff Bezos, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, and Google co-founder Larry Page. That’s why one estimate puts the complementary and ...