Chennai: A new STEM lab, with emphasis on electrical and electronic circuits; additional do-it-yourself experiments for students and story modules to teach science and math concepts are among the ...

In this video, I show how to turn plain lima beans into dancing ghosts using a simple baking soda and vinegar reaction. With ...

Hawking radiation is a form of radiation emitted by black holes, as theoretically predicted by Stephen Hawking. It suggests ...

A common eye-health nutrient, zeaxanthin, may also help the body fight cancer more effectively. Scientists discovered it strengthens T cells and enhances the impact of immunotherapy treatments. Found ...

From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS. THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR SAYS HE DOESN’T EXPECT ANY UNREST, BUT THE CITY IS READY WITH EXTRA POLICE OFFICERS ON HAND JUST TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. WE’RE JUST ...

In 1945, as the first atomic bomb exploded in the New Mexico desert, Enrico Fermi stood miles away, holding a few scraps of paper. As the shockwave rolled toward him, he dropped the papers and watched ...

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Salt substitutes offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce sodium intake and improve blood pressure, yet very few Americans actually use them—even among those who need them most. A large national ...

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.

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 ...