What can an eclipse tell us? As Americans gather in the path of the solar eclipse on April 8, let us consider why an earlier generation of stargazers traced the movement of a celestial body into the ...

Nanotechnology represents one of the most transformative fields in modern science, bridging physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to create breakthroughs that redefine how the world works. It ...

Composting is a process of recycling organic materials so they can improve the soil. And it’s a great way to reduce the amount of trash going into landfills. Find out how composting works and how you ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To the uninitiated, electricity might seem like a sort of hidden ...

Over the millennia, the phenomenon known as electricity has meant different things to different people. In ancient societies, electricity—or more specifically lightning—was inspiration for some of the ...

The striking paradox is that science tells us both that we’re peripheral in the cosmic scheme of things and central to the reality we uncover. Unless we understand how this paradox arises and what it ...

When you look at the night sky, do you ever wonder what's going on out there? On a clear night with a dark sky, if moonlight doesn't wash it out, sometimes you can see the arc of the Milky Way. The ...

The advent of military aircraft has been perhaps the most defining feature of modern warfare. Since being introduced during WWI, military aircraft have supported ground forces in ways never imagined ...