U-M astronomers are helping study a fast-moving, ancient, and massive comet that formed beyond our galaxy. A group of ...

In a paper published in the journal iScience, Bambi lays out a plan to turn such a deep-space mission into reality. If ...

Researchers found that clear-cut logging can make extreme floods up to 18 times more frequent and far more severe, with ...

Scientists have unveiled a new biodegradable plastic that vanishes in one of the harshest environments on Earth—the deep sea.

A naturally occurring has been found to slash plaque-producing biofilms in the mouth by 90%, offering a promising new weapon ...

Artificial light at night does far more than disrupt sleep—it can throw off immune defenses, fuel inflammation, alter ...

Parasitic worms on blue crab eggs may reveal a crab’s spawning history. Their resilience in varied salinities makes them promising for fishery monitoring. Parasitic worms that feed on crab eggs may ...

A lab-grown brain that mimics real brain function may offer breakthroughs in autism, schizophrenia, and mental health drug ...

Our brain doesn’t just feel, it decides how much to feel. Researchers discovered a feedback loop that adjusts how sensitive we are to touch, depending on context. This dynamic brain circuit could help ...

Newly identified Midpoint cloud reveals rare insight into star formation and the movement of galactic material toward the center of the Milky Way. A group of astronomers from around the world has ...

A new study shows Alaska could get up to two minutes of warning before major earthquakes, giving residents precious time to prepare.