Imma Perfetto

Alcohol has been socially lubricating, intoxicating and relaxing humans for thousands of years. But the chemistry behind alcohol and the biological effects it has on the human body are still being understood.

Cameras mounted on custom-sewn headgear have tracked how homing pigeons ( Columba livia domestica ) move their eyes during flight, revealing the birds' eyesight works differently than previously assumed.

Analysis of volcanic rocks from Western Australia's Pilbara Craton suggests Earth was already recycling water between its surface and interior more than 3 billion years ago (bya) during the Archean Eon

The skin of the endangered green and golden bell frog ( Ranoidea aurea ) native to eastern Australia has been shown to possess one of the clearest examples of iridescence ever seen in an amphibian.

A new global analysis reveals children and adolescents are eating low amounts of healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes.

From leaves to stems, roots, grains and fruits, different parts of the same plant can grow to wildly dissimilar shapes and sizes.

A new chemical recycling approach effectively breaks down polyurethane in blended textiles, kitchen sponges, smartphone cases and car seats.

Experiments in mice have shown that damage to the myelin sheath , the insulating layer of protein and fatty substances which protects the axons of nerve cells, affects brain activity during sleep

A conductive ink that can be used to paint electrodes directly onto human skin may help improve comfort and reduce stigma in patients undergoing continuous health monitoring.

A new study of the impact of street vegetation on urban heat shows how trees, shrubs and grass planted in the right places can provide the most relief to people outdoors in the heat.