DENVER, Colo. — Tiny, exploding black holes might solve a major mystery about how the universe as we know it came to be. In the cosmos today, matter is much…

The mind can regulate the immune system. And through directed thinking, people can learn to turn on immune-boosting brain areas, a new study finds. The idea that the brain can…

Phoenix, Ariz. — People have increasingly been turning to chatbots, agents and other AI helpers for advice and more. For instance, more than 900 million people use ChatGPT weekly. But…

In your hometown, you can glance at a building or landmark to orient yourself. A new computer system uses artificial intelligence to do much the same thing. Called VPS 2.0,…

A long, wiry scrub python slithers up a tree. As it moves between branches, the snake lifts itself upright to climb higher. But how? With no arms and legs to…

Spore (noun, “SPOR”) A spore is a type of cell that certain fungi, plants, algae and bacteria use to reproduce. Like a seed, a spore is a tough little speck…

Phoenix, Ariz. — Origami is the Japanese art of paper-folding. But Mother Nature has developed her own examples of this art, says Hikaru Kuribayashi. To demonstrate, the 17-year-old picks up…

Don’t count on AI chatbots to give good diet advice. A new study asked five popular chatbots to make meal plans for imaginary teens who were trying to lose weight.…

Summer is finally around the corner, bringing lots of opportunities for outdoor adventures. With more free time, it’s easy to spend entire days splashing at the pool or visiting local…