Night Terrors: When It’s More Than Just a Bad Dream
Someone who suffers from night terrors might scream, thrash and sleepwalk in the night. But scientists are still working to fully understand this frightening sleep disorder. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
How To Turn Your Smartphone Into A Robot
Your smartphone is probably powerful enough to be the eyes, ears and brain of a robot. Now Intel researchers have released a free design that can make this possible. ...read more
How Our Changing Climate Will Make Hurricanes Worse
Stronger wind speeds, rising sea levels and increases in water temperature add up to create more potential for destruction. ...read more
8 Fun Science Experiments You Can Easily do at Home
Looking for a science project to do with kids? These experiments go beyond the trivial and incorporate real-world scientific research. ...read more
How Chemicals Like PFAS Can Increase Your Risk of Severe COVID-19
The same chronic illnesses associated with exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds also increase risk of developing severe COVID-19. ...read more
Scientists Detect First Mid-Sized Black Hole via Gravitational Waves
Thanks to LIGO and Virgo detectors, scientists have finally heard the 7-billion-year-old 'bang’ from the creation of an intermediate-mass black hole. ...read more
These Tiny Boats Can Float Upside Down on Levitating Liquid
Seeing is believing — but the science behind this trick is more than meets the eye. ...read more
A $5 Coronavirus Test Can Deliver Results in 15 Minutes. Here’s How It Works
Give a nurse 15 minutes and a nasal swab, and they might be able to tell you if you have coronavirus with this low-cost, rapid antigen test. ...read more
How At-Home Clear Aligners Improve Oral Care as Travel is Halted
Cropland vs Climate Change: A Conversation with Wolfgang Busch
The molecular biologist describes how genetically engineered corn and wheat could become powerful tools for de-carbonizing the planet. ...read more