A long-term trial reveals how the powerhouse vitamin D can add anti-aging to its already-impressive list of health benefits.

Learn how this species of worm detects death, resulting in a range of behavioral and physiological responses.

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Scientists are repurposing this once non-essential organ to grow life-saving tissues on demand and from inside the body.

Learn more about why we trust people from a low socioeconomic background over those who grew up with privilege.

Learn how ash from volcanic eruptions can alter ice content in clouds, influencing how Earth handles radiation.

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Understanding historical bacteria evolution could lead to better infection control in the future.

Learn why antidepressants are the new hot topic in cancer research, as they can boost the immune system to fight tumor cells.

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Learn how dishwashers release microplastics and nanoplastics that pose environmental risks through polluted wastewater.

Observations show a stronger galaxy piercing a weaker one with a lance of radiation, reducing its star-making ability.