The first set of results from a pioneering cosmic-mapping project hints that the repulsive force known as dark energy has ...

Zhang Yongzhen shared the genomic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 with the world, speeding the development of vaccines.

An orangutan in Sumatra surprised scientists when he was seen treating an open wound on his cheek with a poultice made from a ...

Researchers are developing vaccines and fresh drug approaches to prevent and treat recurring infections without antibiotics.

Scientists identify the brain cells that regulate inflammation, and pinpoint how they keep tabs on the immune response.

Lawmakers interrogated Peter Daszak over his ties to China and whether his organisation, EcoHealth Alliance, has been a good ...

Decades of evidence shows that exercise leads to healthier, longer lives. Researchers are just starting to work out what it ...

The contest to elect the next president of Paris-Saclay University has collapsed, reflecting wider issues at the giant research centre.

Bacteria that make food using a compound other than chlorophyll could paint other planets in a wide range of colours.

Altering gut bacteria in male mice revealed that microorganisms are needed for normal sperm development and offspring health.

Genomic analysis suggests that the outbreak probably began in December or January, but a shortage of data is hampering ...

The Chang’e-6 mission aims to land in the Moon’s oldest and largest crater, collect rocks, and bring them back to Earth.