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Metal compounds identified as potential new antibiotics, thanks to robots doing 'click chemistry'
Using robots and click chemistry, scientists built potential active ingredients for future antibiotics that contain metal.
Our expert's favorite running shoes have just hit their lowest-ever price in January
Deals The best running shoe for everyday runs is now up to a whopping 69% off at Amazon. This deal on New Balance Fresh Foams is a January fitness deal we'd recommend you don't miss.
Why doesn't stomach acid burn through our stomachs?
The hydrochloric acid in your stomach can burn through metal — so why doesn't it burn through your stomach?
New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.
Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some
In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath.
'Mitochondrial transfer' into nerves could relieve chronic pain, early study hints
A new study reveals that nerve cells receive periodic infusions of mitochondria from neighboring cells — and this may point to a new way of treating nerve pain.
Giant 'stone' in a man's bladder looked like an ostrich egg
A man visited a hospital because of bladder discomfort, and his doctors discovered a remarkably large bladder stone.
What to buy to start a fitness journey (and save some money in the process)
Buying guides A quick beginner's guide to shopping for workout gear, fitness tech and exercise equipment during January's fitness rush.
