A child with Moebius syndrome. (Photo courtesy of Raphael GAYARD via Getty Images) Disease name: Moebius syndrome Affected populations: The exact prevalence of Moebius syndrome remains unknown. A 2021 study in Italy found that the condition occurs in 0.3 out…
A painting by artist Michel Serres, The Great Plague of Marseille, 1721. The plague began to spread before written records existed. (Image courtesy of Getty Images) Researchers have discovered how a modification of one gene contributed to the survival of…
Pancake-shaped domes on Venus are likely the result of deformations in the planet's crust, according to a new study. (Image credit: NASA) Scientists have finally solved the mystery of the giant Venusian pancakes. Venus is known for its “pancake domes”…
It is estimated that we spend about one-third of our lives in the dream world. Find out more about the science of sleep. (Image credit: CSA Images via Getty Images) Jump to: Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Glossary Photos of…
Two individuals of Traskasaura sandrae hunt a Pachydiscus ammonite in the North Pacific Ocean during the late Cretaceous. Traskasaura sandrae, mentioned in a recent publication in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology, was designated as the provincial fossil of British Columbia…
(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images) President Donald Trump announced plans to build a missile defense system called the Golden Dome on May 20, 20