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Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you've cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a ...

When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice.

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Dynamic mounds made of methane at a depth of some 3,640 meters act like “frozen reefs” for a bizarre array of deep-sea ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

A state examination of Birmingham’s regional water utility alleges internal failures, improper payments and bidding irregularities. Those findings were quickly embraced by new leadership at Central ...

When energy prices jump, people start eyeing the thermostat like it is a luxury item instead of a basic switch. Yet a lot of the heat that keeps a home comfortable is already flowing through pipes and ...

Water trapped in between molecules behaves differently than free-flowing water, as it holds more energy. Researchers found that when another molecule displaces that water, the energy that the water ...

The yellow meadow ant (Lasius flavus). Image via Wiki Commons. The Lasius flavus ant colony is like a monarchy maintained by absolute loyalty. Thousands of worker ants, all sisters, toil ceaselessly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Drought is a slow-moving catastrophe for most animals. Yet ...

Imagine Halloween never had the looming dread of school or work the next day. With Oct. 31 falling on a Friday this year, that's not a problem. But since Halloween often falls on a weekday, the ...