Average whale sizes dropped drastically before their populations collapsed. Now researchers say it’s time to start measuring other threatened species.

The longer mothers breastfed, the greater the benefit.

As temperatures rise, so too does the risk of heat related death.

Financial and emotional stress lowers college attendance.

Hydrogen is one of the cleanest fuels around, and now evaporated water molecules provide an endless source.

Researchers hope the development will lead to new ways to protect skin against UV-induced damage and cancer formation.

In animal studies, four times less morphine and ten times less codeine was needed when cannabinoids were given at the same time.

The technology uses deep learning to analyse chest scans, identifying patterns humans can’t see.

For researchers working to tackle climate change, the decision is both a blow and a source of motivation.

The tights can cost hundreds of dollars, but they didn’t help runners go farther or faster.

High concentrations of silica point to the existence of groundwater long after lakes evaporated. This finding extends the potential window for life on the planet.

Terrorists have an abnormal overreliance on outcomes when making moral judgements.

Researchers found that fathers' brains responded differently to their daughters than sons.

The technology could shape the future of vaccine production and be key to personalized medicine at scale.

Women who received medical abortion drugs with input from doctors online report successful terminations and few complications.

Infertile mice produced healthy pups when their ovaries were replaced with 3D printed prosthetics.

When someone wearing the device starts slipping, it counteracts to prevent a fall.

It's not just flashing lights that pose a danger to people with photosensitive epilepsy.

People in low-level jobs experience more stress than their superiors, and the gap gets even wider after they retire.

We don’t ask people in other professions to do it, but it’s vital for speeding up progress in crucial areas of research from climate to medicine and public health