Новости за 23.05.2017

The light-driven artificial Venus flytrap could one day enable soft robots to grasp and release objects autonomously, according to scientists.

The Chaco Culture flourished between roughly the 9th and 13th centuries A.D. in what is now New Mexico.

A stroll down the sunscreen aisle can be a stressful experience. Here's what to keep in mind.

Not all sunscreens are created equal: Nearly three-quarters of sunscreens are either ineffective or contain chemicals that could harm your health, a new report finds.

You might be surprised about what health experts consider binge drinking.

The strange neuroscience of the cat parasite called Toxo.

Mouse sperm preserved on the International Space Station for nine months gave rise to healthy pups, a new study finds, suggesting that people could one day reproduce safely in space.

Heat stroke is a very serious medical condition that causes at least 240 deaths in the United States each year.

Properties, sources and uses of the element astatine.

Elite military units are specializing in mock space warfare, as Russia and China develop anti-satellite weaponry.

Unlike most of the zombie plagues that populate sci-fi movies and novels, the infectious agent in "The Boy on the Bridge" is grounded in horrific reality.

Bad moods and sadness are a normal, and even a useful and adaptive part of being human, helping us cope with many everyday situations and challenges.

A large caldera called Campi Flegrei in Naples may be more stressed than previously thought.

Eating a few ounces of chocolate a week may be a sweet way to lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.

A botulism outbreak has killed one man and sickened nine other people who ate nacho cheese sauce contaminated with the toxic bacterial protein.

Fungi living in the human gut may contribute to the development of alcoholic liver disease.

The artificial Venus flytrap could give soft robots a way to grasp and release objects autonomously, according to scientists.

Women who can't wait to have their glass of wine at the end of the day, take note: A new report concludes that even one small drink daily can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer.

Parasitic fungus turns people into flesh-eating zombies in the chilling new sci-fi novel "The Boy on the Bridge."

Catherine the Great was Russia's longest-ruling female leader.

New video footage revealed the narwhal tusk's violent purpose.

The annual list highlights the top 10 newly discovered and named species of the previous year. This year’s list includes new species with bizarre names, unique diets, and more.

The last monitor lizard in Europe is discovered.

Sunscreen is the best line of defense against skin cancer. However, many people aren't using it correctly.