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Tank simulations and new models reveal that waves can go beyond our known limits.

They push the boundaries of life, death, and medicine.

‘You can harness the power of death in a controlled way.’

It all comes down to nanoscale-level variations.

The cave painting in South Africa may depict long-extinct animal.

The secret ingredient is microgravity.

Astronomers say Porphyrion released energy equal to trillions of suns.

In promising experiments, phage therapy forces bacteria into a no-win dilemma that lowers their defenses against drugs they’d evolved to withstand.

Listen to Biotwang, the mysterious whizzing sound Bryde's whales make.

iOS 18 brings a host of improvements with it.

The island was once home to these mammals before they disappeared about 14,000 years ago.

The 'chicken nugget of the forest' has evolved a unique way to escape predators.

Engineer, author, and cartoonist Jorge Cham on how to gently encourage kids to read more about science.

80% of Americans with sleep apnea never get diagnosed. Could a common tech gadget bridge the gap?

‘Instead of breaking all at once, the material withstands progressive damage, making it much tougher.’

It's more than 15 billion miles away in interstellar space.

Insurers’ failures to update their provider directories have led to dire consequences for people seeking mental health care. Experts, clinicians, and advocates explain how you can navigate these challenges to find treatment.

The Crystal Palace was once the world’s largest building. How was it built in just 190 days?

The earbuds feature an updated physical design, new case, and audio improvements.

The Grumpy Cat of the Sea is less than one inch long, but has some intimidating teeth.