Virtual particles exploit the natural fuzziness of the subatomic world, where if these ephemeral particles live briefly ...

This is the second article in a four-part series. The first article, “America’s Quantum Moment,” was published on Oct. 13, ...

A faint radio "whisper" from ancient hydrogen reveals the universe was heating up long before it filled with starlight.

Scientists have found a way to make hydrogen peroxide from vibration instead of electricity or light, using motion and water to create a clean oxidant.

The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer ...

Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: ...

The 3 winners have created metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs. MOFs can trap moisture from desert air to get water, or ...

The 3 winners have created metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs. MOFs can trap moisture from desert air to get water, or ...

The discovery could significantly reduce the production costs of fuels, chemicals, and materials. A research team from the ...

In alchemy, a theory exists about altering the nature of metals through changes in their composition, prominently featuring ...