AI is yet again redrawing the boundaries of what we call 'art'.

The amphibious drone was inspired by the kingfisher and the suckerfish.

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Osmosis -- the natural movement of water into a solution through a semipermeable membrane -- is central to all of...

Borax is a versatile mineral that has been used for centuries for a variety of purposes, from cleaning to preserving...

There are about six times more wild birds than humans on planet Earth.

In Cameroon, some frogs are nothing like the benign variety we're used to.

It could amplify the negative side effects and inhibit the positive effects of prescription drugs.

From humble beginnings as caterpillars, these insects undergo a remarkable metamorphosis that turns them into one of nature's most elegant...

Mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from the mother, and there's a lot we can learn starting from this basic fact.

When a mine has been exhausted of its resources, it often becomes a forgotten eyesore. But scientists now want to...

With the help of AI, the researchers were able to detect the movement of human bodies in a room using...

It's not as cringe as it sounds.

Wildlife is also significantly affected by light pollution.

The rate of scientific discoveries and technological innovation may be slowing down, despite an ever-growing amount of knowledge.

A new study has uncovered a concerning truth about the ultraviolet (UV) light devices used to cure gel manicures.

New study finds that people sleep to both low-tempo and high-energy pop songs.

The intervention also halved the number of children who needed to have their tonsils removed.

It's a huge discovery that could help decipher one of the greatest mysteries in archaeology.

If you see a mushroom cloud in the distance, stay away from the windows.

Up to 250,000 very young children could be vulnerable to measles in the U.S.

Counting the number of countries in the world can be surprisingly complicated.

Never has something so benign been so annoying.

A new investigation suggests that the great warrior-emperor succumbed to the plague.

Peptides are the building blocks of proteins and play a crucial role in various biological processes such as cell signaling,...

Einstein never took an IQ test but some academics have estimated his score based on historical records.

A natural wonder where many Texas come to literally chill during the scorching summer heat. It's also a dangerous diving...

The magnetic compass is one of the most important instruments for navigation.

These fun science facts will keep you scrolling for more.

From ice to ions, scientists have now made a breakthrough in heating and cooling technology.

This jaw dropper is the Wärtsilä RT-flex96C, the world’s largest and most powerful diesel engine in the world today.

From ancient civilizations to modern day, the allure of gold has never waned. But where does this precious metal actually...

Spoiler: It wasn't Ben Franklin.

Have you ever wondered why your eyes are the color they are? The answer lies in the complex world of...

The phenomenon allowed the scientists to peer inside atoms at high energies reliably, something that wasn't possible before.

Cigarette butts represent the world's most abundant form of litter. Spain wants to put an end to them.

It was “going like a bat!”

Shining blue light on eggs with male embryos will stop them from hatching in the first place.

The synthetic tissue could repair damaged tissue that is responsible for erectile dysfunction in millions of men worldwide.

Researchers found that bulky rocks can produce grand leaps out of water if their curvature is just right.

Marijuana edibles look like candy. Guess what a toddler will do if they get their hands on one.

Solar Roof tiles represent a seamless way of integrating solar technology into your home without sacrificing design.

Despite having some things common, the two can be considered polar opposites.

The scale at which data storage is growing can be dizzying. Here's a brief bottom-up overview starting from the tiny...

A high IQ is a nice head start -- but it's far from telling the whole story.

A quick rundown of the pros and cons of solar energy for your home.

This will vary a lot from person to person, but the ‘rule of three’ is generally valid: 3 days without...

There are more than 500 different species of shark swimming in the world’s oceans.

The Earth is not a perfect sphere, so the answer might surprise you.

Have you ever wondered why people around the world have different blood types?