Inside the human body, countless microscopic processes keep us alive and functioning. Fluids move, gases are exchanged, and charged particles flow in and out of...

A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home. The glove,...

Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials. Researchers...

Our DNA carries the history of ancient migrations, encounters, and relationships between different human groups. A new study suggests that intimate connections between modern humans...

A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke. Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...

One of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, and may be preparing to explode. A...

More than 60,000 years ago, early humans in southern Africa were carving patterns onto ostrich eggshells—and new research shows these designs were far more...

Quantum technology promises to revolutionize computing, communication, and sensing by using the strange behavior of particles at the atomic level. But turning this promise into...

Archaeologists have uncovered chilling evidence of a large-scale massacre from about 2,800 years ago in what is now northern Serbia. The discovery, made at the...

Tiny light sources no wider than a human hair may soon change how information is transmitted and how screens are built. Researchers at the University...

Superhydrophobic materials—often called “never-wet” surfaces—are famous for making water bead up and roll away. They are used in products ranging from self-cleaning fabrics to industrial...

Islands are known for producing unusual animals, and a newly studied extinct bird from Hawaii may be one of the strangest yet. Scientists have discovered...

In a world where recycling is more important than ever, a group of scientists led by Professor Raffaele Mezzenga from ETH Zurich has found...

Scientists studying a mysterious form of matter known as superfluid helium have made a groundbreaking discovery about how tiny whirlpools—called quantum vortices—behave. Their research uncovered...

Scientists at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have pioneered a method that marks a significant leap in our understanding of the microbial world,...

Perovskite solar cells are often described as the future of solar technology because they can be made cheaply, are lightweight, and have shown impressive...