Artificial light at night does far more than disrupt sleep—it can throw off immune defenses, fuel inflammation, alter ...

A naturally occurring has been found to slash plaque-producing biofilms in the mouth by 90%, offering a promising new weapon against cavities.

Nicotine-free vape liquids caused skull changes in mice fetuses. Effects appeared with "safer" chemical ratios used in modern ...

Scientists may have found the hiding place of missing cosmic sulfur—in icy space dust, bound in crown-shaped and chain-like molecules that escape detection. For years, scientists studying the ...

Planet could be a gas giant, orbiting 1 to 2 times the distance between Sun and Earth. The Alpha Centauri system, our nearest stellar neighbor, has long captured the imagination of science fiction and ...

Thirteen years into its mission, Curiosity is smarter and more efficient than ever. New multitasking abilities, self-managed naps, and clever engineering fixes are keeping it powered and mobile as it ...

Scientists have made the first-ever direct measurement of atomic temperatures in extreme materials, shattering a four-decade-old theory about how far solids can be superheated. Using a powerful laser ...

A meteorite-born mineral with both crystal and glass traits has defied the known rules of heat conduction. Its constant heat flow, discovered through AI-driven research, could transform industries ...

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in quantum research by demonstrating that nanoparticles can exhibit quantum rotational vibrations even at room temperature — and without being cooled close to ...