Solar panels have become one of the most recognizable symbols of clean energy. They sit on rooftops, cover large solar farms and generate electricity from...

Confirming the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence via radio signals, also called technosignatures, is the cornerstone of radio astronomy. While humanity has been asking since time...

Scientists have taken inspiration from one of nature's oldest insects to create a new type of electronic nose that could one day help detect...

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular every year, and better batteries are a big part of making them more affordable and practical. One of the...

White dwarfs are what remain when a main sequence star like our Sun reaches its end. As it depletes its fuel, it swells and...

Every year, millions of tons of old clothing end up in landfills because most textiles are difficult or impossible to recycle. While plastic bottles and...

A simple and inexpensive leaf spray could help tomato plants grow better in salty soils, offering farmers a promising new way to protect crops...

What happens when a black hole and a star meet in the middle of nowhere in a galaxy? It sounds like it could be a...

Due to the falling price and manageable size of silicon solar cells, the sight of solar panels on household rooftops has become familiar. However, solar...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)—the world's biggest fish—are one of the most charismatic marine species. They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter...

Scientists have developed a new way to grow high-quality semiconductor films at low temperatures, a breakthrough that could make it easier to build the...

For many years, Mercury was thought to be the only planet with a magnetic field that did not have radiation belts like Earth's famous...

An ingredient commonly used in ice cream may help scientists transform ordinary dirt into a new generation of environmentally friendly building materials. Researchers at the...

Researchers have developed a flexible yet sturdy material that can change shape, inspired by the starfish's skeleton. This new material, which shows 4D morphing features,...

At Rice University, physicists have stumbled upon an exciting discovery that might make things like quantum computers even more powerful in the future. The lead...

Researchers at Penn State University have developed an innovative glass called LionGlass, which holds the promise of revolutionizing glass manufacturing. This breakthrough material not only...

Astrophysicists have observed an extraordinary event following the collision of two neutron stars—the explosive birth of a black hole and the intense "dance" of...