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High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.

In Europe in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, nearly a dozen cases of supposed spontaneous combustion were reported.

Sandy and Luna's vision rivals that of adult bald eagles.

Yes, it works—if you have small fingers.

Researchers imaged taste receptors responding to coffee compounds for the first time.

‘Solar Impulse 2’ made history by circumnavigating the globe in 2016.

Teeth? Big. Arms? Not so much.

The 285-pound pachyderm was up and running right after birth. Yee-haw!

Texico’s analog brain games use playing cards, toy train tracks, and scrap paper.

There are ways to give yourself more room on Android or iPhone.

Symptoms, sources, and solutions for sciatic nerve pain straight from a physical therapist.

Changes in neural connections due to substance use and withdrawal are long-lasting, and craving can peak well into abstinence. Understanding this process could inspire drugs to support recovery.

The big cats can become more aggressive while looking for their babies, so it's best to steer clear.

And no, that viral "dog wall test" isn't the way to do it.

Nostalgia plays a big role in the meals that bring us solace—which means we might be able to recondition ourselves toward healthier foods that still soothe.

Researchers froze mayfly couples in the middle of mating—for science.

'Milky Way photography goes beyond capturing the stars. It becomes a way to explore remote environments, challenge physical limits, and reconnect with both nature and history.'

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The YouTuber turned a rodent's exercise wheel into a tiny turbine.