Empathy may operate quite differently in individuals with autism spectrum condition compared to those with social anxiety. Both groups tended to report elevated levels of emotional distress in social situations, but only individuals with autism showed lower levels of emotional concern for others.

Phytoplankton Communities Can Transform in Just Days, Study Reveals

ex–weapons factory will lock up nuclear waste in glass—if the White House lets it

Easy test identifies high stress levels in kids living with chronic illness | By testing for the stress hormone cortisol in hair, researchers can identify kids with chronic illness who face the greatest risk of anxiety, depression, or behavioral struggles.

Scientists crack a 50-year solar mystery with a scorching discovery

Rare Einstein cross with extra image reveals hidden dark matter

This new AI can spot solar storms days before they strike

Soil warming experiments challenge assumptions about climate change