A powerful flash of light lasting less than a millisecond could offer a new way to make materials that capture solar energy much more...

Your birth certificate gives one age for your whole body, but your brain may tell a much more complicated story. New research from the University...

Honeybees may hold a surprisingly useful lesson for the future of robotics: sometimes the best response to conflicting information is to wait before making...

Water is an amazing substance. The human body is made up of more than 50% water. Approximately 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by...

Aluminum scraps left over from factories and old products could be given a valuable second life as an extremely lightweight material used in cars,...

Scientists in Australia have developed a rechargeable zinc-iodine battery that can survive more than 60,000 charging cycles, potentially offering a safer and more sustainable...

Pine cones may seem simple, but their ability to react automatically to changing humidity could inspire a new generation of smart materials. Researchers at MIT...

Weaving is an ancient craft that is still practiced as a hobby by many people around the world. In recent years, it has found new...

Some of the world's oldest trees are revealing a surprising warning about the sun: our star is capable of producing solar storms far more...

Scientists have made two important nuclear measurements that could help explain what happens inside some of the most powerful explosions in the universe. In two...

Electricity substations contain complex protection systems designed to detect problems and prevent equipment damage or power outages. But some electrical faults can develop quietly, making...

An ancient Egyptian tomb containing mummies, valuable burial objects and even a mummified dog is giving archaeologists a rare look at how burial traditions...

Have you ever wondered about the mysteries that the universe holds? One such mystery that has had scientists scratching their heads for years revolves around...

Researchers have created a new type of cement tile inspired by elephant skin that could help buildings stay cooler without relying on air conditioning. The...

It might seem like a simple question: where is the center of the universe? But the answer is far from simple—and it’s not what most...

An Oregon State University scientist who made history a decade ago with the accidental discovery of the first new blue inorganic pigment in more...

Scientists have developed a luminescent sensor that can detect and measure the presence of a rare earth element called terbium. The element is used in...