A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...

Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use. Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...

If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in...

Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them. But scientists...

Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...

A new type of transparent film could help keep cars much cooler in hot weather—without using any electricity. Researchers from Seoul National University, working with...

A small, hard seed from Australia may help scientists design stronger and safer protective gear. Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have been studying...

Imagine wearing a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds that can quietly “see” what you see and answer your questions about it. Researchers at the University...

In 2014, a strange cloudy object called G2 made a close approach to Sagittarius A*, (Sag A*) the supermassive black hole at the heart...

In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS. These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such...

As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly. These energy sources...

Space is full of objects that push the boundaries of imagination, but few do it quite as effectively as a black hole. At its simplest,...

Researchers in Sweden have taken a major step forward in the search for clean energy by developing a new material that could make producing...

When shopping for a laundry detergent, the array of choices is baffling. All of the products will likely get your laundry somewhat cleaner. But what...

Researchers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery that light alone can cause water to evaporate, challenging the long-held belief that heat is necessary...

Astronomers have discovered something truly remarkable: the first-ever gravitationally lensed superluminous supernova that can be seen as multiple, clearly separated images. The distant explosion, named...

PFAS chemicals are used in a range of consumer products, including fast food packaging, non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and stain-resistant carpets. People can be exposed...