For about 40 years, physicists have puzzled over a strange problem: What happens when an electrically charged particle encounters a hypothetical magnetic monopole? Some calculations suggested...

Carbon dioxide is best known as a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, but scientists are increasingly exploring ways to turn it into...

Astronomers have discovered an enormous stream of gas flowing toward a young system of three stars, potentially explaining why its planet-forming disks are strangely...

Some stick insects have reproduced without sex for around one million years, yet they still carry a fully functioning genetic system associated with sexual...

Ketchup may one day offer more than its familiar sweet and tangy flavor. Scientists have developed a protein-enriched version of the popular condiment using extracts...

Anyone who has used a laptop that becomes too hot to touch knows that heat is one of the biggest challenges in modern electronics. The...

Most people say they care about privacy, but their everyday behavior does not always match their concerns. Now, researchers have developed a simple four-question...

Scientists have found a way to improve the performance of 3D-printed aluminum bronze, a metal that could be useful for cooling powerful electronic components...

Fusion energy promises a future of clean, nearly limitless electricity, but making it work requires more than creating extremely hot plasmas and powerful magnetic...

Natural plant dyes have long been praised as a cleaner alternative to synthetic dyes, but they come with one major drawback—they fade quickly. Now, researchers...

Pluto may be far colder than any place on Earth, but scientists have discovered evidence that something surprising may still be moving beneath its...

Imagine wearing a health monitor or virtual reality glove that could repair itself after being scratched or bent instead of ending up in the...

Once upon a time, astronomers believed that galaxies like our own Milky Way were rare gems in the early universe. The theory was that the...

Scientists have created a new form of germanium—a material already central to computer chips and fiber optics—that can conduct electricity with zero resistance. The discovery...

Researchers have discovered that light can possess a new property, self-torque. This discovery could open up exciting possibilities in light-related applications, researchers explain in...

In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found people who like to drink their coffee black also prefer dark chocolate. The reason is...

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...