If Santa and his sleigh traveled at 10% the speed of light, Rudolph’s nose would be blueshifted to look orange as he ...

Octopuses can flip from mottled rock to smooth sand in less time than it takes a human to blink, yet their eyes carry only a ...

A new study published in Science shows that these plants—called cycads—use infrared radiation from heat as a signal to ...

A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers ...

Living organisms quietly emit light. This glow is real, measurable, and tied to life itself. Researchers at the University of ...

A fossilized vulture feather reveals how volcanic ash can turn fragile tissues into stone with astonishing detail.

Scientists are building experimental computers from living human brain cells and testing how they learn and adapt.

Beyond better testing, we need better protection. Physical shields seem like the obvious first defense. Hydrogen-rich materials such as polyethylene and water-absorbing hydrogels can slow charged ...

Simply put, thermal weapon sights represent the greatest technological advantage a hunter or home protector can have since ...

Of course you shouldn't leave a bag of fresh fruits in a very hot car, but when it's freezing cold outside? This is what you ...

White undersides on a gray squirrel have an evolutionary purpose, but all-white squirrels go on acting the same as gray ones ...

Dogs inspire an enormous amount of curiosity about how they interpret the world, and their vision remains one of the most misunderstood areas of canine science. The common belief that dogs see only in ...