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By weaving Kevlar or polyethylene nanofibers into standard neoprene in wetsuits, researchers found ways to limit injury during rare encounters with sharks.

The global die-off of coral reefs signals a critical shift in Earth's climate system with global environmental consequences along with economic ones.

The growth spurt hints that the free-floating object evolves like a star, providing clues about rogue planets' mysterious origins.

The findings show the insula fuses taste and certain smells into the sensation of flavor.

The advance hints at the possibility of portable muon-making devices that could help peer through solid materials for hidden contraband.

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Sensor data reveal greater noctule bats chasing, catching and chewing on birds during high-altitude, nighttime hunts.

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can't stop--offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

Protein is having a moment. But even if most people are eating enough protein, studies suggest they may not be eating the right mix.

Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa and Omar Yaghi developed metal-organic frameworks, structures that can collect water from air, capture CO and more.