SCIENCE

Smooth muscle cells, previously thought to aid in the fight against arterial plaque, may actually be part of the problem, a new study finds.

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, which entered "safe mode" over the weekend, has now recovered and beamed back fresh photos of Pluto.

Tackling climate change could save the planet nearly $400 billion in LNG project costs by 2035, according to the Carbon Tracker Initiative.

Astronomers say a proposed $9 billion telescope would snap the clearest images of the universe to date and build on the success of the Hubble for the next generation.

Turns out, applying genetics to drug discovery and development is no easy task.

The country has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world, including new ones in its capital Riyadh.

The Galapagos Islands are located about 625 miles off the coast of Ecuador and consist of about 19 main landmasses.

Researchers found that bariatric surgery combined with lifestyle changes can result in overall health improvement.

The comet 67P might have an abundance of alien microorganisms. However, neither Rosetta nor Philae is equipped to search for direct evidence of life.

The supermassive black holes discovered by the team were much brighter and more active than previously thought.

When he emerged from the plane, a breeze whipped off his white zucchetto cap and swirled his robes.

The probe has been barreling toward the dwarf planet and its primary moon, Charon, since January 2006.

The successful resupply mission capped a string of recent failures, which have raised questions about NASA's relationships with commercial spaceflight companies.

The government and World Health Organization investigated a possible outbreak about 170 miles northeast of the capital, Brazzaville.

The prehistoric fish can grow up to 8 feet in length and weigh 200 pounds.

Francis arrives in the Ecuadorian capital Quito after a 13-hour flight from Rome.

A team of scientists is warning that rising ocean temperatures could irreversibly harm marine life, and that developing countries would be most severely affected.

NASA hopes to get a glimpse of a pulsar plunging through a cloud of gas and dust surrounding one of the brightest stars in our galaxy.

Researchers said that their study found that common drugs could affect people's willingness to harm themselves or each other.

Woolly mammoths and elephants are characterized by major genetic differences that have allowed them to live in very different environments.

The Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, carrying over 6,100 pounds of supplies, was launched from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on Friday.

While most people automatically inhale a pleasant smell deeply, and seek to limit their breathing to avoid unpleasant ones, autistic children do not make this distinction, the study found.

An overly salty diet can lead to hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

The chemical is considered a hazardous substance and exposure to it can cause acute and long-term health issues.

China, Russia and other powerful countries are also exploring hypersonic flight.

The restaurant in question reopened Wednesday, after closing for a week.

Beijing has promised to drastically reduce its level of carbon emissions within 20 years.

As a key, contentious trial on marijuana and PTSD prepares to launch, questions remain over whether cannabis helps or hurts struggling veterans.

The discovery of the 48 million-year-old fossil is likely to provide an understanding of the way climate change affects tropical species, a new study suggests.