LIGO Detects Second Gravitational Waves
Scientists expect to see many more black holes, as well as supernovas, neutron stars and possibly dark matter in coming years.
Massive Space Antenna Will Catch Gravitational Waves
Floating gold and platinum cubes could record colliding universes right after the Big Bang.
Fungi to Bring Drug Factory to Space
The study could produce breakthrough treatments and healthier astronauts.
Yeast and Bacteria, Cocoa's Most Important Ingredients?
Scientists have found surprising geographic diversity in cacao yeast.
Slippery, Sluglike Airplanes Could End Deicing Sprays
Slick when frozen, a silicone finish doesn't let ice stick.
Hubble Captures Farthest Galaxy Ever Seen
Astronomers look back to the period when the first stars began to form.
Recording 3-D Printer Sounds to Steal Designs
Audio from 3-D printers could be music to the ears of industrial spies.
Scientists Get a Grip on Squid Tentacle Technology
A protein found in the tentacle's teeth proves versatile and easy to reproduce.
Daylight Saving Time Tied to Strokes
Researchers in Finland reviewed 10 years of data to find correlations between one type of stroke and disruptions to circadian rhythms.
Tarantula Bites Lead to Painkiller
Studying the way the toxins block nerve cells led scientists to a molecule that may be safe and effective enough to use as a drug.
Western Diets May Have Transformed Our Intestines
Researchers suspect that switching to modern diets caused evolution in our intestines.
Archaeologists Find Earliest Muslim Graves in France
The discovery of Berber Muslim skeletons from the 8th century opens a new chapter of archaeological study in the country.
New App Turns Phones into Earthquake Alert System
Scientists want to build the world's largest earthquake sensor using the billions of smartphones we collectively carry in our pockets.
This Robot Cockroach Could Be a Lifesaver
Researchers observed how cockroaches navigate confined spaces and used what they found to build a palm-sized robot they say could crawl through rubble at disaster sites to find survivors.
Human Noise May Harm Sea Life More Than We Thought
An experiment testing the way three ocean invertebrates react to machine-made noise suggests we still have a lot to learn about how humans are changing the sea.
Paleolithic Humans Snacked on Turtles
Researchers uncovered evidence that human ancestors regularly ate small game and think they may have kept the slow-moving animals in reserve.
The Taste Buds in Your Intestines Can Fight Worms
Until recently a mystery, tuft cells are now the focus of research into the body's immune system.
Watch: Musician Scratches With Cassette Tapes
Alex Malbert, aka Tapetronic, turns tape players into musical instruments with the help of spinning tops, phone vibrators and springs.
Was Culture Prehistoric Humans' Killer App?
Researchers' model suggests that humans could have wiped out the Neanderthals with the power of culture.
Wearable Sensor Sees Your Health in Your Sweat
Exercise monitoring is only the beginning for this personal health-tracking technology.
A Buffalo Wing and a Prayer
A documentary film crew puts its digestive systems on the line in a hunt for New York state's best wing.
A Screen With Fewer Holes
A new cervical cancer screening device that gives quick results could save millions of lives