Sure, a crackling yule log in a digital fireplace may be cozy, but it’s been done. This year try one of these science video ...

Many Ukrainians lament the reminder that a corrupt culture still lurks in the halls of power. Yet many are encouraged that ...

MIT professor and nuclear physicist Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his home this week. The 47-year-old directed the ...

Authorities are searching for a suspect in the killing of Nuno Loureiro, a prominent MIT physics professor. He was shot at ...

A large tropical island off China’s southern coast will gain independent customs status on Dec. 18 – a move Chinese leaders ...

Want to inspire the next generation of scientists? Here are the best books recommended by experts in ecology, biology, ...

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by ...

Three thought experiments involving “demons” have haunted physics for centuries. What should we make of them today?

Discover how to create a simple thermal motor using an aluminum can and two small DC motors. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates each stage of building a DIY thermal engine that transforms heat ...

In this video, I reveal the science behind the viral floating candle illusion everyone’s talking about! Watch as I demonstrate how water beads “disappear” in water and explain why hidden objects ...

On the night of Oct. 5 to 6, 1923, Edwin Hubble discovered a new star — and revealed the utter vastness of the universe. Hubble was looking at the cosmos with the 100-inch Hooker telescope at the ...