Visualizing strong magnetic fields with neutrons

Researchers have developed a new method with which strong magnetic fields can be precisely measured. They…

Gravitational waves could settle mystery of the universe's expansion

Supernovae and the big bang’s afterglow give us conflicting numbers on how fast the universe is…

Eight species of fungus cause root rot in South Dakota corn

An invisible enemy is attacking South Dakota corn. Click here for original story, Eight…

Salt deposits on Mars hold clues to sources of ancient water

For centuries, miners have burrowed into the earth in search of salt—laid down in thick layers…

Online dating is the most popular way couples meet

Algorithms, and not friends and family, are now the go-to matchmaker for people looking for love,…

Magnets are being used to extract algal molecules for the beauty, bioplastics industries

Entrepreneurs in the aquaculture sector face a problem—extracting all the valuable molecules from seaweed and algal…

Researchers explain slow-moving earthquakes known as 'slow slip events'

The Earth’s subsurface is an extremely active place, where the movements and friction of plates deep…

New evidence on contested identity of medieval skeleton found at Prague Castle

Used as a propaganda tool by the Nazis and Soviets during the Second World War and…

Breakthroughs seen in artificial eye and muscle technology

Inspired by the human eye, researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and…

Underground links between quakes and eruptions of Japan's biggest active volcano

The threat of explosive volcanic eruptions looms over many cities around the world. Earthquakes, another major…