Since antiquity people have harnessed sound as a weapon, and the practice continues – in new high-tech ways – today.
From thalidomide to resveratrol, molecules with the exact same chemical properties can have drastically different effects…
Whether safety-related fixes demand a software upgrade or a trip to the dealership, carmakers must notify the National Highway…
Gene therapies and vaccines are often injected into muscle cells that are inefficient at producing desired proteins. Making…
Extreme downpours caught people off guard from Las Vegas to Kentucky in July 2022.
The son of a formerly enslaved mother, Charles Henry Turner was the first to discover that bees and other insects have the…
Drugs can interact with one another in ways that are harmful. A study finds that taking oxycodone with certain SSRIs can…
Female statistics students had higher final exam grades than their male peers, even though they had less confidence in their…
With the dual threats of antibiotic resistance and emerging pandemics, finding new drugs becomes even more urgent. A trove…
A few tree species, including American beech and eastern hemlock, were responsible for the bulk of carbon storage.
The head of the Russian space agency announced that the country will withdraw from the International Space Station after…
Psychology researchers know what kinds of behavior enhance feelings of social connection.
Build a powerful enough laser, and you can shine it into space. Aim it well, and you can blind satellites.
To build a true artificial mind, first map out how thinking works. Enter the Common Model of Cognition.
Astronomers have discovered the first dormant black hole outside of the Milky Way. These black holes are not absorbing matter…
The first hammerhead shark was likely the result of a genetic deformity. A biologist explains how shark DNA reveals hammerheads’…
The oral polio vaccine – which is no longer given in the US – relies on a live but weakened virus that can actually…
It’s increasingly difficult to move about – both in the physical world and online – without being tracked.
They’re crucial for tracking deforestation, pinpointing dangerous heat, and helping people respond to fires, floods and…
A mathematical method of analyzing networks can spot hidden features such as people who wield soft power in organizations.