A new learning method could help people with autism improve visual perception capabilities

A new study proposes a new learning method for people with autism that may accelerate the…

Turning fish waste into quality carbon-based nanomaterial

Carbon nano-onions (CNOs), a form of carbon nanostructure with excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, find several…

On a stunning Hawaiian mountain, the fight over telescopes is nearing a peaceful end

Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians. It also happens to be ideal for space…

Parts of the moon have stable temperatures fit for humans, researchers find

Researchers discovered that lunar pits and caves could provide stable temperatures around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, leading…

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences…

It's the third time China lets a rocket come back to Earth in an uncontrolled reentry

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with planetary sciences professor Jim Head about China’s advancements in space exploration…

Massive fireball over Puerto Rico

An asteroid up to 5 m (16.4 feet) in diameter exploded over Puerto Rico at 03:28…

Very bright fireball over Virginia and Maryland, U.S.

A very bright fireball was seen over Virginia and Maryland, U.S. at 01:52 UTC on July…

New smartphone clip-on can detect Zika virus in blood samples

In a new study, researchers have combined their efforts to develop an instrument that can be…

Swimming without brains and muscles

Bacteria and other unicellular organisms developed sophisticated ways to actively navigate their way, despite being comparably…