For more than half a century, astronomers have relied on a basic assumption when estimating the number of stars inside distant galaxies: stars of...

Scientists have developed a tiny “rainbow on a chip” that can produce multiple extremely precise high-frequency signals, a technology that could eventually support faster...

A routine heart ultrasound may contain hidden clues about a serious blood-flow problem that doctors normally need a more specialized test to measure. Researchers at...

Physicists have predicted a surprising new form of quantum matter that can form tiny, stable droplets capable of holding themselves together without an external...

Researchers have developed a new type of thin, nonmetallic coating that can dramatically reduce heat transfer between nearby objects. The technology could eventually help control...

Scientists are turning to an unusual source of inspiration in the fight against financial crime: swarms of ants, bees and birds. Researchers led by Charles...

As tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather events threaten communities, researchers are exploring whether 3D-printed concrete could provide stronger and more affordable storm shelters...

Quantum technology could one day make communications more secure and sensors far more sensitive. But there is a major obstacle: many quantum systems only work...

People using prosthetic limbs may one day be able to feel pressure, temperature and even differences between surfaces thanks to a new type of...

A new type of 3D printing could dramatically speed up the way tiny, complex objects are made. Instead of slowly building an object one layer...

The temperature on the thermostat may not be the only thing determining whether a room feels too hot or too cold. A new study suggests...

Air travel may one day get a little greener thanks to an unlikely fuel source: coconuts. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a biofuel...

A team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Warwick is taking a nature-inspired approach to improve sunscreen safety and...

A Northwestern University research team has developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats, such as the novel coronavirus that causes...

Glass has been part of human life for thousands of years, from ancient decorations to modern technology like fiber-optic cables. Now, scientists have found a...

Imagine being able to wrap your smartphone around your arm like a bracelet or wearing clothes that power up your devices just by having...

Scientists have developed a new material that can capture water directly from the air, offering a promising way to provide drinking water in some...