Gold and other heavy elements are born in some of the universe’s most violent events—but scientists still struggle to understand the nuclear steps that create them. Now, nuclear physicists have ...

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to alter complex drug molecules using light rather than toxic chemicals—a discovery that could accelerate and improve how medicines ...

Astronomers have for the first time seen the birth of a magnetar—a highly magnetized, spinning neutron star—and confirmed that it's the power source behind some of the brightest exploding stars in the ...

Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted on Tuesday in a nine-hour spectacular, shooting fountains of lava some 1,300 feet into the air, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Many people who don’t believe one conspiracy theory about that station—known as the High-frequency Active Auroral Research ...

As the conflict in Iran spreads throughout the Middle East, fears are growing that the world may soon spiral into a WWIII. Sir Keir Starmer has tried to keep the UK out of the fight, but recent ...

A 17-year-old whiz kid whose Irvine home was at the center of an FBI and hazmat squad probe last week said the search was all ...

Uncover the story of Arizona’s most unique science museum, where giant installations, advanced tech, and unforgettable ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory sent scientists nearly 1 million astronomy alerts in one night, showing off changes in the sky. Eventually, the telescope is expected to reach 7 million alerts per night.

Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

Congratulations to Grace Wade for succeeding in her New Year’s resolution to run a half-marathon last year. I’m a little sceptical about some of the claims derived from countless PR-fodder surveys ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – “Smitten with Science” at the Great Lakes Science Center blends candy, chemistry and creativity into a hands-on Valentine’s season experience designed to show kids that science can ...