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Whether it’s a hot flash of anger, butterflies in the stomach or a light-headed rush of joy, we often experience emotions as physical sensations.

This is all due to the interplay between our mental and physical experiences.

If we’re feeling…

After more than a day of continuous debate, the US Senate passed its version of the budget megabill Tuesday afternoon—with potentially disastrous implications for the future of renewable energy in the country.

Among a barrage of bad news for…

Humans have been taking our tonsils out for a remarkably long time. The first…

Having nightmares? Scientists say a love of cheese may be linked to bad dreams.

A strong…

The remains of a British man who was found dead in Arizona 12 years ago have been identified…

A slice of cheddar, a smear of brie, a sprinkle of parmesan — they’re all a dream for cheese lovers. But for people with lactose intolerance, they’re a nightmare in the making. Perhaps literally.

According to a new study, it’s possible…

Remote-controlled “cyborg beetles” could be used to help discover people trapped in…

Have you ever considered sharing your lunch with an orca? Because a new study suggests they thought about sharing their meals with you. 

The study, published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, identifies 34 cases in which orcas attempted…

The mind-controlling “zombie” fungus, which served as the inspiration for the video game…

In 1935, in the labs of Cornell University, a discovery was made that should have taken the world by storm.

It was all thanks to Prof Clive McCay, an American nutritionist, and a group of rats. Or rather, several groups of rats – McCay had…