PFAS, otherwise known as forever chemicals, have become commonplace in numerous everyday and industrial products. At the same time, they are some of the most problematic pollutants of our times: They ...

In the late 1700s, Anton Mesmer claimed an invisible magnetic fluid controlled human health, and his bizarre treatments captivated Europe. Patients gathered around a supposedly magnetized tub, fell ...

The magnetic barrier that protects Earthlings from radiation almost collapsed some 565 million years ago. Here’s what saved it. Early details after Dolly Parton dies at 80 British woman gives birth in ...

Tom has a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Oxford and his interests range from immunology and microscopy to the philosophy of science.View full profile Tom has a master’s degree ...

RuO 2 is known for its unusual magnetic properties, which have led some researchers to propose that it may be an altermagnet—a material with magnetic order but little or no overall magnetization. Most ...

It was love at first sight. It felt like scouring the mall, dipping in and out of sprawling department stores in search of a specific, elusive item, only to finally find what you’re looking for. Only, ...

The world’s most powerful solar telescope has captured the highest resolution observations of the sun’s visible surface — and uncovered a hidden process that drives solar activity. Scientists used the ...

Christof Koch is taking on one of science’s deepest mysteries: how the brain creates conscious experience, or whether it creates it at all. He argues that materialism has yet to solve this “hard ...

A surprising discovery from high-altitude animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes could reshape how we treat nerve damage in humans. Scientists found that a genetic mutation helping these animals ...

AI for materials research has advanced rapidly, enabling breakthroughs in materials discovery, property prediction, synthesis optimization, and sustainability. Recent progress shows AI accelerating ...