It's now possible to mind control your smartphone. But are we ready to open this can of worms?

It's a major statement to the power of neuroplasticity.

The tool maps human expressive behavior with the geography of song, dance, and speech.

A new time-keeping quantum device that requires no "time zero" reference.

Could men be able to sire direct descendents even centuries after they die? Theoretically, it seems possible.

Experience the eery sound of a 'singing' mushroom.

A rather simply design tweak could have a massive impact on EV adoption.

Humans and aye-ayes share a favorite pastime.

Kids aged 4 to 8 are the most at risk.

Despite making a boat load of money this year, Russia shot itself in the foot with its unlawful war of...

A hidden layer between the wood and varnish of Stradivarius violins may contribute to their signature heavenly sound.

These cyberpunk contact lenses will ultimately help make spaceflight safer for astronauts.

For nearly three decades, researchers have been puzzling over a mysterious sonar signal close to Titanic shipwreck.

Cats can distinguish and react to your silly babytalk. But they prefer not making a big deal out of it.

You could download twice as much data as everyone on the internet with this connection.

Cerf and Kahn may have invented the primary protocol for the internet, but many others made valuable contributions.

How a famous opera proliferated one of the most enduring myths in popular culture.

Biology and physics are much more intertwined than meets the eye, and this new study proves it.

Turkmenistan's dictator has ordered the fiery crater be plugged, but closing the Gates of Hell is no trivial task.

How a strange illness connected to consuming human flesh led to two Nobel Prizes.

Evidence suggests hypnotherapy can be effective at treating anxiety, especially if it is coupled with other therapies.

You can't see them, but there are millions of insects flying over your head each day.

New research is adding to a growing body of evidence that suggests gardening boosts our mental health.

It's a double punch combo that seems very promising.

A tangled mess of neurons is challenging our current notion of where intelligence stems from.

There's this growing anxiety that remote workers need to increasingly prove they're being productivity unless they want to be recalled...

We now have confirmation that NASA can deflect a threatening near-Earth asteroid. But this is just one experiment.

On average, researchers publish their most innovative work early in their careers.

Tidal and wave energy are considered even more reliable than solar and wind -- but getting them to work is...

This 3D optical data storage could allow up to petabyte level of data storage.

A computational model found that UV light can kickstart the reduction of CO2, which can then be converted into useful...

And it still has room to get even cheaper.

New research found spores can count environmental signals without expending metabolic energy, constantly monitoring for the right time to awaken.

The EU had been steadily making progress in moving away from coal, but now it seems forced to choose the...

Mindless tasks and creative thoughts go hand in hand together -- as long as it's at least mildly engaging.

Researchers converted the problem of finding efficient algorithms into a single-player game.

Rising temperatures are inviting algae blooms that threaten to color once crystal-clear lakes green or brown.

The 'whitest white' can reflect up to 98% of incoming light, including ultraviolet frequencies.

The work of art is beautifully preserved and shows great craftsmanship.

A new study explores how the most basic ingredients of life could form in water when they shouldn't have.

It's hard to keep track of Svante Pääbo's many groundbreaking contributions to science.

Scientists originally thought she was male, but a fresh look has revealed some surprises.

The device controls blood sugar better than insulin shots while dramatically improving the patient's quality of life.

The fossils reveal a critical period in the evolution of all vertebrates, including humans.

Researchers reconstructed the genome of a mammalian ancestor using the genomes of 32 living mammals.

Destroying critical European energy infrastructure may mark a new dangerous escalation by Vladimir Putin.

'Normal' particles like protons and electrons are made of three quarks. These newly found decaying particles are made of five...

It finally happened: NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to practice for a time when we need to save...

The camera device uses sound waves to power itself and transmit data.

Using energy from the sun, this three-layer device evaporates water to cool buildings or food containers.