The first observations of Pluto by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal dramatic phenomena on its surface, like ...

A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.

Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of everything around us, but their size is almost beyond comprehension. This animation breaks down the true scale of atoms in a visually stunning way, helping ...

Nitrates in the atmosphere reduce air quality and play an important role in climate change. An international team led by Hokkaido University ...

Glitter specks often end up far from party tables and greeting cards. You can even spot them glinting on beaches, washed in with the tide.

Discover how phytosterols in common plant foods reduce disease risk naturally. Learn which foods contain these powerful ...

In a variety of technological applications related to chemical energy generation and storage, atoms and molecules diffuse and ...

A new quantum material developed at Rice University combines unique symmetry-driven properties with superconductivity. A team ...

Plumes of smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada have been blown across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, with more expected to arrive this week, satellite data shows.

The vast, sunlit waters of the ocean’s surface, known as the photic zone, nurture 90% of marine life. Sunlight and moonlight ...

As federal funding cuts impact decades of research, scientists could turn to black holes for cheaper, natural alternatives to ...

Researchers design a nanovaccine that detects MRSA toxins, kills bacteria with heat, and captures antigens to train the ...