Scientists have identified a giant new dinosaur from Brazil that reached about 20 meters long and lived 120 million years ago ...

The speed of light remains one of physics’ firmest assumptions, but scientists still test whether it ever shifts under extreme conditions. A new review draws together decades of observations, ...

A giant virus discovered in Japan is adding fuel to the provocative idea that viruses helped create complex life. Named ushikuvirus, it infects amoebae and shows unique traits that connect different ...

After years of research, international experts have confirmed the discovery of a new chemical reaction, launching new opportunities for rapid advances in a range of fields—from recycled plastics to ...

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Time for a gut check. Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise, surpassing breast and brain cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50. But earlier diagnoses could soon be ...

The discovery can help identify patients who have an elevated risk that the cancer metastasizes to the abdominal cavity. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications. The researchers ...