Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things ...

Bumble bees astonished researchers by inventing a new way to reach a hidden reward, despite never being taught the trick. The ...

Discover six fascinating science experiments you can try at home! Learn how to make a glass bubble from a CD, explore static electricity with a straw, and see a chemical reaction inflate a balloon.

Can darkness really travel faster than light? A surprising new physics experiment suggests it can—at least in a very unusual way. Scientists observed dark regions within light waves moving faster than ...

Explore a world of inventive science experiments with everyday items such as balloons, a smartphone, and a plastic bottle.

A new technique could solve one of the biggest challenges in making future computer chips from ultrathin materials. Researchers found that coating molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine lets ...

This article is part of “The Young American Scientists,” which includes stories of 28 extraordinary scientists poised to change the world, as well as a deep look at the past, present and future of ...

With the World Cup kicking off and summer steaming into view, it’s the time of year millions of Brits pack their bags and head for sunnier climes. One modern indispensable traveller’s tool is, of ...

Those prone to puking in the passenger seat are often advised to stop reading, stop looking at screens and take regular breaks. Some people get relief from medications, including scopolamine and ...