Scientists Develop New Exotic Quantum Material
The new material could be used to create devices that don't lose any energy, such as "dissipation-less" power lines and superfast electronic circuits.
Kids Are Drawing Women Scientists More Than Ever
"Children's stereotypes change as women's and men's roles change in society," researchers say.
Richard Dawkins: TV Producers Confusing Me With Hawking
Renowned atheist author Richard Dawkins claims that a combination of similar last names and naive news producers has confused him for the late Stephen Hawking.
Florida Researchers Are Bashing Iguanas' Skulls
"Iguanas are an invasive species in Florida and can be a nuisance to homeowners," a spokeswoman said.
How Did Chemical Building Blocks of Life Form in Space?
Scientists simulated conditions near a star to find out.
Scientists are Developing a 'Happy Suit' for Astronauts
Wearable technology will use wireless sensors to monitor an astronaut's wellbeing and make automatic adjustments in their environment to make them more comfortable.
Scientists: Trump Is 'Abandoning Science'
President Donald Trump and the White House have been ignoring scientific advice, according to a new report.
Google Doodle Honors Indian-American Biochemist
The Indian-American scientist was honored on what would have been his birthday.
Scientists Discover New Kind of Quantum Material
Physicists stumbled upon a new theoretical model in which electrons suddenly act the way a ray of light does.
To Protest Trump, 200-Plus Scientists Have Fled EPA
Many of the vacated positions remain unfilled.
Scientists Disprove Major Assumption About the Brain
For a century, scientists have relied on a fundamental assumption about the brain's neurons. New research shows it's wrong.
No, You Can't Actually Feel the Weather in Your Bones
The pain is real but the blame is misplaced.
Scientists Study Short-Lived Fish For Anti-Aging Secret
We've looked for anti-aging secrets in short-lived organisms from worms to yeast, but the killifish is a vertebrate, making it a much better analog to humans.
Scientists Discover Grass That Tastes Like Potato Chips
New species of grass tastes delicious, Australian scientists accidentally discover.
Cancer Risk Experts Booted From EPA Advisory Board
Pruitt wanted to "promote fresh perspectives."
The Internet Loves the LEGO 'Women of NASA' Set
Mae Jemison and Margaret Hamilton are now household figurines, if not household names.
Scientists Explain Their Work Using Interpretive Dance
Watch scientists show off their goofy side—and learn something new at the same time.
Mystery of the Universe's Missing Matter Finally Solved
Normal matter makes up just five percent of the universe, but we can only see about 2.5 percent of it.
Gravitational Wave Scientists Win Physics Nobel Prize
Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne win for "decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves."
What Scientists Can Learn From The Solar Eclipse
The Sun's mysterious atmosphere and Einstein's most important theory are among the subjects for experimentation.
AI Trained to Detect Anthrax by South Korean Scientists
The algorithm they created can analyze if bacterial spores are anthrax in less than a second.
Solar Eclipse Means Disaster for Trump: Astrologers
"There's this symbolism that's built in with eclipses about...things coming to a close," says one astrologer.
The Most Explosive, Energetic Events in the Universe
Scientists announce most detailed description of a GRB to date, shedding light on black holes.
Ross 128: Scientists Solve Mystery of Rogue Signals
The transmission likely comes from a human technology.
Scientists Create Orange Bananas Full of Vitamin A
Researchers hope Ugandan farmers will be growing pro-vitamin A bananas by 2021.
People On Cellphones Walk Stupid, Scientists Discover
People who use a phone are less attentive toward obstacles, a study shows.
Bill Nye Becomes the Book Guy
Newsweek sat down with Bill Nye and his coauthor, Greg Mone, Sunday at BookCon in New York City.
Scientists Are Bringing Back Extinct Species
But just because we can revive species that have been lost, does it mean we should? And what might the environmental and conservation impacts be if we did?
Wolves Have Returned to Denmark After 200 Years
Farmers are concerned after a string of wolf attacks on their sheep.