Killer electrons in strumming northern and southern lights

Wisps of pulsating aurora lights are a rare, yet magical sight. Now, scientists suggest they could…

Abnormal conductivity in low angle twisted bilayer graphene

Materials scientists can control the interlayer twist angle of materials to offer a powerful method to…

Here's how to fight back against anti-maskers, climate deniers and anti-vaxxers, according to scientists

“If we cannot talk about sex, then we cannot talk about good sex,” proclaimed gynecologist Jennifer…

Some 'shark deterrent' devices may be nothing but snake oil

As summer descends, sharks may be at the forefront of the minds of many beach goers…

Figuring out how to breathe the moon's regolith

Oxygen ranks right up there as one of the most important resources for use in space…

Nanoscopic barcodes set a new science limit

Using barcodes to label and identify everyday items is as familiar as a trip to the…

Detecting bacteria with fluorescent nanosensors

Researchers have developed a new method for detecting bacteria and infections. They use fluorescent nanosensors to…

Astronomical instrument hunts for ancient metal

Researchers created a new astronomical instrument that has successfully aided in estimating the abundance of metals…

Indian astronomers detect companion star to V1787 Ori

Astronomers from India have reported the finding of a companion star to an intermediate-mass Herbig Ae…

Fast-moving gas flowing away from young star caused by icy comet vaporization

A unique stage of planetary system evolution has been imaged by astronomers, showing fast-moving carbon monoxide…