Fred Schwaller

Nobel Laureates capture the public's imagination. But how relevant are the prizes to young scientists in an era of global research? Copy link

PhD students in Sweden accessed mental-health services at increasing rates as their studies went on.

Originally approved to help with excess weight and obesity, the injectable Wegovy and its sibling-product Ozempic, which is for type 2 diabetes, have become synonymous with weight loss fads.

A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression. The difference is also visible in people before they develop depression symptoms.

Two medieval cities in the mountains of Uzbekistan were bustling centers of Silk Road trade between China, Arabia and Europe. Researchers have now mapped the cities using drone-borne LiDAR.

The rapid expansion of AI technology could drive electronic waste from data centers to 5 million tons annually by 2030, according to a new study.

Trump and Harris may seem to have opposing stances on science-related issues, but both are pushing for protectionism of US-based science and technology.

What’s the best way to boost your brain’s capacity for learning? Scientists say novelty and stories are great ways to learn. Sleep and exercise are also key for reducing stress and retaining information.

Research suggests a fat cell's "memory" of past obesity changes how it responds to food, and that may explain why keeping weight off is so difficult.

People from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and earlier, than Europeans. New research indicates a link to genetics.