Astronomers may have discovered an entirely new kind of object in the early universe: something that looks like an enormous star but is powered...

Scientists have developed a new way to deliver important sugar molecules directly into living cells without relying on potentially harmful organic solvents. The technique could...

A butterfly's unusual way of drinking has inspired scientists to develop a tiny, low-cost device that can collect viruses, pollutants and other airborne threats...

Ingredient labels may not tell consumers everything that is inside their shampoo, sunscreen or baby lotion. A new laboratory study found that almost every personal...

A hypothetical particle that could help explain dark matter may have been dismissed too quickly, according to a new study. Scientists have taken another look...

Rooftops could one day do much more than hold solar panels. Scientists have developed a hybrid system that can produce electricity and heat while also...

A gentle squeeze may be enough to change how an unusual magnetic material behaves, according to new research from Rice University. Scientists discovered that applying...

A tiny spinning device that can keep rotating for more than 10 hours without being powered could eventually help vehicles navigate in places where...

The simple physics that makes a bottle hum when you blow across its opening has inspired a new way to power tiny robots. Researchers have...

Optical fibers are best known for carrying huge amounts of internet data at high speed. But scientists are increasingly finding ways to use these tiny...

Semiconductor lasers could become more flexible and reliable thanks to a new design that breaks away from the repeating patterns traditionally used to control...

Discarded phones, computers and other electronics contain valuable metals, including gold. Recovering those metals, however, often requires large amounts of chemicals that can create waste...

Scientists from the University of Adelaide, Australia, are contributing to a cleaner, greener future! They've made an exciting discovery which could potentially lower the cost...

Black holes continue to intrigue scientists with their enigmatic presence and mysterious properties. Recent research from the University of California–Santa Barbara, University of Warsaw, and...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are found almost everywhere—in the air, soil, oceans, and even inside our bodies. These fragments, created by the breakdown of larger...

Researchers have figured out a way to use lasers to alter materials without the creation of damaging heat. Imagine windows that can easily transform into...

UCLA scientists have discovered a new source of super-fast, energetic electrons raining down on Earth, a phenomenon that contributes to the colorful aurora borealis...