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Despite all appearances, the space between stars, known as the interstellar medium, is anything but empty. Atoms, ions, and molecules reside in this freezing, low-pressure environment.

Despite all appearances, the space between stars, known as the interstellar medium , is anything but empty. Atoms, ions, and molecules reside in this freezing, low-pressure environment.

Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks with the publication of 2 new studies this week.

The largest and most diverse study of PTSD genetics has identified 43 genes that appear to have a role in causing the disorder.

Engineers designing soft robotics or wearable devices often turn to elastomers – synthetic polymers that can be manufactured with a range of mechanical properties.

New statistical analysis in the journal Geophysical Research Letters predicts the combined influences of rising global temperatures and El Niño could lead to extreme humid heat stress throughout tropical latitudes this summer.

Researchers have recovered a 3.7-billion-year-old record of Earth's magnetic field from Greenland, providing the oldest estimate of its strength derived from whole rock samples.

Researchers have linked 4 genes to birds' innate rhythmic ability in song, according to a new study in

New research has found that targeted surveillance and culling of crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) can effectively suppress outbreaks to protect coral reef health and resilience on the Great Barrier Reef.

Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented this week at an annual meeting of Europe's leading cardiologists.