Taste, pain, or response to stress -- nearly all essential functions in the human body are regulated by molecular switches called G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Researchers have uncovered the ...

Using a method similar to the Earth satellite GPS, they could track the motions of a GPCR and ... this receptor—just like the GPS pinpoints a car's location—and monitored their motions during ...

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.

Cutting-edge tech is giving search and rescue teams the edge they need to find the most vulnerable people before they come to ...

Elon Musk's SpaceX is just one factor in a growing space economy that offers early investors the chance to ride a ...

The spacecraft touched down at the Koonibba Test Range on Tuesday after spending 61 days in orbit, while the journey home saw ...

The classic carousel, with its meticulously painted horses and timeless music, remains the great equalizer of amusement attractions – the rare ride that appeals to toddlers, teenagers, parents, and ...

The Quick Draw water ride presents a classic amusement park dilemma: cool off and get soaked, or stay dry and slowly melt in the Oklahoma sun. The refreshing splash at the end makes the decision for ...

China's BeiDou satellite system is now powering billions of location checks daily and backing a growing chunk of the country's tech-driven economy, new data shows.