Breakthrough Prize founder Yuri Milner joins 10-year commitment to ramp up SETI.

When Min Cho started researching protein translational mechanisms in blood cancers, it was just an abstract concept. His perspective changed when he was diagnosed with a rare blood disease.

A team of electrical engineers at UC San Diego has created a design to transform a thin sheet of Teflon into a cloak that's less detectable to wave frequencies, like light and radar.

In Southern California, the biggest single threat to the animals' survival is Homo sapiens.

Without enough shut-eye, a smile can look more like a scowl. And the price for that mistake can be high.

Perception is strongly influenced by prior knowledge, lending credence to the theory that the brain does not faithfully represent the environment but rather attempts to predict it.

Dairy makes a positive difference in how effective probiotics can be.

Mice engaged in stimulating activities were less likely to seek out cocaine.

Research team reports first direct measurement of geothermal heat flow rising from deep within the Earth to the bottom of the ice sheet.

Public policy scholar chronicles shift to smarter approaches to crime and punishment.

Researchers call for balancing commercial extraction of deep-sea resources with protection of diverse seabed habitats.

Ever wake at night and find your way through the house without stubbing your toe? There's a region of the brain that enables you to do that – and generally helps you navigate the world.