Keeping satellite communications secure is becoming more important as space becomes increasingly crowded. Military and government satellites must continue sending and receiving information even when...

Imagine a screen that doesn't just show images but also changes its shape when you touch it. Engineers at Rice University and Kyung Hee University...

Artificial intelligence is changing many areas of medicine, and a new study suggests that a simple eye scan may soon help doctors detect several...

Crocodiles are often called "living fossils," and a new study suggests that description may be more accurate than ever. Scientists have discovered that the brains...

Graphite, the soft material found inside ordinary pencils, may seem simple, but scientists have discovered that it can behave in remarkable ways when examined...

Many people take medicine for high blood pressure for years without knowing there may be an underlying cause that can be treated. New research suggests...

Ocean waves carry enormous amounts of clean, renewable energy. Unlike sunlight and wind, the sea is almost always moving, making wave power an attractive...

When the famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., suddenly turned bright green, many people were surprised. The unusual color quickly became national news....

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...

Recovering from a stroke is often a long journey. Even after leaving hospital, many people continue to struggle with weak hands, poor arm control, numbness,...

As more countries use solar panels and wind turbines to generate electricity, finding better ways to store that energy has become increasingly important. Researchers at...

A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...

It is one of the most famous questions in science, and it was asked, as legend has it, over lunch. Enrico Fermi, the physicist who...

Everyone is talking about lithium-ion batteries these days, and you can see why. They're everywhere! In your smartphone, in your laptop, even in electric cars. But...

A recent study from the University of Southern California found exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral...

Astronomers frequently observe carbon monoxide in planetary nurseries. The compound is ultra-bright and extremely common in protoplanetary disks — regions of dust and gas where...

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It is strong when supporting heavy weight, but it can crack when it...