Sometimes external forces in the economy throw the supply and demand for a product or service out of whack. Trade quotas are a common and powerful example of one such external force. One way ...

A new computational method now makes it possible to calculate the forces between large molecules with unprecedented accuracy.

A large-scale genomic study by researchers at Central South University and King’s College London reveals that rare and common genetic risks interact antagnistically to maintain healthy telomere length ...

If you can excel in these nine tests, it’s highly likely you have a fit and functional body that’s built to last ...

A light pulse redirects electrons in an ultrathin layered material, creating a stable new state without heat or damage and ...

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact with each other. It plays an essential role in our daily lives, as it is responsible for providing grip, reducing wear and tear ...

Between 2010 and 2022 the share of people living alone (an admittedly imperfect measure of singlehood, but one for which data ...

The tallest man to ever live was Robert Wadlow, who reached a staggering 2.72m. That's equal to a very large male ostrich or Shaquille O'Neal with two bowling pins balanced on his head.

For decades, scientists have dreamed of creating a miniature version of the sun on Earth – a machine capable of producing ...