Science

A groundbreaking new blood test announced this week is capable of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease with 91 percent accuracy—opening the way to routine testing for the condition, similar to that for...

Life on Earth. Where did it come from? How long has it existed here? While we’re still searching for the answers to one of those questions, scientists think they might...

This week, skywatchers can enjoy a double meteor shower event with the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaking alongside the smaller Alpha Capricornid meteor shower. The Delta Aquariids, which peak...

New blood tests show promise for faster and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, medical researchers say. Many current Alzheimer’s diagnoses are based on symptoms and cognitive exams, but blood...

Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower is active from July 18 through Aug. 21, peaking in late July. This year, the next peak...

You might have heard that drinking some alcohol can be beneficial to your health. Some doctors might even advise drinking a glass of wine now and then, relying on studies...

Dr. Cornelius and Caesar from Planet of the Apes were not alone. Two chimpanzees could say “mama,” according to researchers analyzing old videos. The discovery about the chimps Johnny and...

Concrete has long been one of the most common construction materials, and you can see it just about everywhere. Lately, however, some scientists have been trying to find ways to...

The soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division are getting their hands on new technology faster than ever and learning lessons about the risks and rewards of drone warfare under a...

Whales are highly intelligent, social creatures, so it makes sense that their songs and clicks are probably more than just random sounds. But just how complex is whale speak? Researchers...