Biological sex is far from binary − this college course examines the science of sex diversity in people, fungi and across the animal kingdom Biological sex comes in...
How much time do kids spend on devices – playing games, watching videos, texting and using the phone? Today, nearly all U.S. teens have a smartphone. MoMo...
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Quantum dots − a new Nobel laureate describes the development of these nanoparticles from basic research to industry application Louis Brus, center, shares Nobel recognition with...
New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste Single-use plastics. Anton Petrus/Moment Katherine Harry, Colorado State University and Emma Rettner, Colorado...
Rancid food smells and tastes gross − AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage Pantry staples can go rancid when exposed to oxygen. Daniel de la...
New technique uses near-miss particle physics to peer into quantum world − two physicists explain how they are measuring wobbling tau particles The Large Hadron Collider at...
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has been dubbed Olbers’ paradox. John Moore via Getty Images...
An itching paradox – a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch also turns down inflammation in the skin Itching, and the subsequent urge to scratch, can make...
Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system works well – here’s how Hamas got around it Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system launches interceptor missiles to shoot down...