Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium commonly found in kimchi may help the body remove tiny plastic particles known as...

Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine. Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...

Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries. Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball...

Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations. Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...

Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath. Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...

The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms. For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...

Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...

that can direct sound into a tiny, private listening area, allowing someone to hear music clearly without disturbing people nearby. The research could one day...

Fake online reviews have become a major problem for shoppers around the world. Whether people are buying electronics, booking hotels, or ordering food, many rely...

Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a much faster and more efficient way to 3D print soft materials that look...

Scientists in Australia have developed a new battery technology that could dramatically reduce the charging time of electric vehicles while still maintaining strong battery...

Scientists at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a soft, stretchable computing patch that can run artificial intelligence directly...

Rice University scientists have extended their technique to produce graphene in a flash to tailor the properties of other 2D materials. The labs of chemist...

Astrophysicists know that iron (chemical symbol: Fe) is one of the most abundant elements in the universe, after lightweight elements such as hydrogen, carbon,...

A team of scientists from MIT and Singapore has come up with an innovative and eco-friendly way to take better care of crops—using tiny...

A star that pulsates on just one side has been discovered in the Milky Way about 1500 light years from Earth. It is the first...

High in the atmosphere of Venus, a swirl of sulfur-containing clouds blankets the planet. Dark spots in these clouds correspond with areas of high ultraviolet...