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We now have confirmation that NASA can deflect a threatening near-Earth asteroid. But this is just one experiment.
Your eyes may hold the key to detecting heart disease.
Gilding techniques were incredibly well developed in the Middle Ages.
That's quite a trip to make!
On average, researchers publish their most innovative work early in their careers.
With AI and robots becoming increasingly capable, such pledges are more and more important.
It could become a new gold standard for testing whisky maturity.
Tidal and wave energy are considered even more reliable than solar and wind -- but getting them to work is tricky.
Space cavemen seem to be in the works.
The team cautions people to protect themselves from fake discounts.
It's a promising new type of farming -- but there are many hurdles in the way.
The fight against the pandemic isn't over -- but without vaccines, we'd be in a much worse place.
This 3D optical data storage could allow up to petabyte level of data storage.
A computational model found that UV light can kickstart the reduction of CO2, which can then be converted into useful products like drugs, polymers, and even furniture.
Bio-engineering at its finest.
The move goes against climate commitments and wouldn't lower energy bills
Killer whales live up to their name -- even great white sharks can't be safe from them.
A recent high school graduate is responsible for the development of the new 3D model.
And it still has room to get even cheaper.
New research found spores can count environmental signals without expending metabolic energy, constantly monitoring for the right time to awaken.
The EU had been steadily making progress in moving away from coal, but now it seems forced to choose the lesser of two evils.
So, shall we adopt a dog?
What was once regarded as a fringe treatment is now proving to be a crucial tool.
Mindless tasks and creative thoughts go hand in hand together -- as long as it's at least mildly engaging.
At least 15 whales have been found dead in recent days, and micro algae could be to blame
The multinational is a leading plastic polluter, despite recent efforts to tackle the problem
New study finds our Moon could have developed insanely fast.
The King has dropped plans to attend the event in person.
Renewable energy meets bioeconomy.
Science meets fantasy.
Researchers converted the problem of finding efficient algorithms into a single-player game.
The arrow, which shows impressive craftsmanship, dates from the 6th century BC, two hundred years before the Vikings emerged.
In October 2017, Antarctic science had its own #MeToo moment. Science magazine published a piece on allegations of abuse of female geoscientists in Antarctica – the most remote environment in the world. US geologist Jane Willenbring detailed appalling sexual harassment during periods of Antarctic fieldwork in the 1990s by her Boston University PhD supervisor David […]
It's time for some glorious science.
Eco-friendly uses for urban tree waste could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in US cities.
Their work expanded our understanding of the universe and paved the way for more secure computers and communications.
USB type-C will gradually become the standard port for devices in the bloc.
Rising temperatures are inviting algae blooms that threaten to color once crystal-clear lakes green or brown.
The 'whitest white' can reflect up to 98% of incoming light, including ultraviolet frequencies.
The work of art is beautifully preserved and shows great craftsmanship.
Pangea's successor will take shape some 200 million years in the future.
Poultry producers are reporting outbreaks all across the continent.
Hurricanes like Ian will only get worse and worse with climate change.
A new study explores how the most basic ingredients of life could form in water when they shouldn't have.
It's hard to keep track of Svante Pääbo's many groundbreaking contributions to science.
Scientists originally thought she was male, but a fresh look has revealed some surprises.
It can be hard to notice the real-world impact of digital assets – but they can be immense.
The SS Mesaba met its end during World War I at the tip of a German torpedo.
The Biden administration is keen to pay more attention to the health impacts of food.
Minority neighborhoods often suffer greater environmental problems. In the US, particularly, military bases sometimes play a role in this.