Science

New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought.

China’s low-altitude aviation economy is poised to become a trillion-yuan industry in 2025 — if safety and security challenges can be overcome.

Pyrrhotite causes cracks in concrete. But research on how widespread the issue might be has only scratched the surface.

Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a “no-brainer” for her.

These plants provide food for birds, according to gardening and wildlife experts. From seed- and fruit-bearing plants to flowers that contain nectar for hummingbirds, these plants provide essential nutrients for birds.

In an effort to automate scientific discovery using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have created a virtual laboratory that combines several ‘AI scientists’ — large language models with defined scientific roles — that can collaborate to achieve goals set by human researchers.

But the findings came with an important caveat. It was only dark chocolate that was associated with a lower risk of developing the disease, not milk chocolate. It’s not entirely clear why that is.

Biologists used artificial intelligence to make discoveries about molecules and the brain, and overturned long-held assumptions about the immune system and RNA.

This is an article about new research on small behavior changes you can make to improve your brain health, mood, and day-to-day functioning. But first I have a question for you:

A shared meal, a kiss on the cheek: these social acts bring people together — and bring their microbiomes together, too. The more people interact, the more similar the make-up of their gut microorganisms is, even if individuals don’t live in the same household, a study1 shows.