In a comparative analysis across vertebrates of the many cell types in the retina -- mice alone have 130 types -- researchers concluded that most cell types have an ancient evolutionary history. Their ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking ...

Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes ...

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

The Great Red Spot is a gigantic storm, twice the size of Earth, that has swirled for centuries. It’s just one of many on the ...