A simple calculation may do a better job than body mass index (BMI) at flagging the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new study.

Through simple hands-on lessons, students can follow their curiosity, get messy, and explore the world around them.

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In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill.

“By taking a brief little break, you can at least take a moment to relax and prepare before moving forward,” said psychologist Anthony Vaccaro with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Arsenic contamination in drinking water is a global issue, with over 200 million people estimated to be at risk. While water ...

Exercising in a fasted state—usually in the morning—is often touted as a way to get better results. But experts argue it’s ...

Tracy Scott’s dad walked on the moon. Now, as a sociologist, she studies the lives and families of other Apollo-era ...

The idea that modern humans inherited DNA from Neanderthal ancestors is one of the 21st century’s most celebrated discoveries ...

We’re in a perilous moment for water. But the Church Sampler is one of the many devices scientists can use help us make ...

Study shows lobsters may feel pain, raising ethical concerns over boiling them alive and prompting calls for more humane ...

After years of testing portable solar panels, I've found that small adjustments to my setup can yield massive efficiency ...