Scientists have observed a completely new type of magnetic structure for the first time by using extremely short laser flashes to manipulate magnetism at...

Scientists have developed a new way to precisely modify unusual boron-rich molecules called carboranes, a breakthrough that could help improve cancer treatments, chemical sensors,...

Scientists have observed the earliest stages of a powerful chemical reaction between hydrogen gas and uranium metal for the first time, a breakthrough that...

On the night of 18 December 2019, a star in our satellite galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud, briefly got brighter. Not dramatically nor explosively, just...

Pomegranate peels that are normally thrown away by food vendors could soon help clean polluted water, thanks to a new study by researchers at...

Modern life depends heavily on batteries. From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, rechargeable batteries quietly power much of the technology people use every...

When people think about clothing waste, they usually picture old clothes being thrown away or dumped in landfills. But according to new research, a huge...

Kombucha has become one of the world’s most popular fermented drinks, often praised for its tangy flavor and possible health benefits. But new research suggests...

The world we live in today runs on batteries. But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract. The...

Anyone who has tried adding water to the bottom of a nearly empty soap dispenser has probably seen an odd effect. Instead of mixing smoothly...

Astronomers have discovered that galaxies were already being shaped by their surroundings just 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang, much earlier than scientists...

Researchers have developed a new way to create extremely small patterns on chip materials at room temperature, potentially opening the door to faster and...

Scientists at Georgia Tech have made a major breakthrough that could make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and easier to use in everyday devices. They’ve created a...

It is known that smoking harms the body in various ways. It can cause lung disease by damaging the airways and the small air...

There’s a reason we can spot a friend in a crowd—humans are wired to focus on faces. We’re incredibly skilled at recognizing small differences...

Many people use products every day without thinking about the chemicals inside them. Nonstick pans, stain-resistant carpets, and water-resistant clothing all contain substances designed to...

It is known that smoking is easy to start but hard to quit. One reason is that some smokers believe nicotine can suppress body...