It might seem silly to investigate whether people are happier on the weekend, but behind such truisms are revelations about our brains, our behavior and our environment. Here we round up the year's most outwardly obvious scientific studies
Usain Bolt's historic 100m dash at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.
A new brand of running shoes lets you mix and match parts for a more-precise ride, and seems to actually work
How to save your favorite songs, even from yourself.
It's one of the most creative ways to send a playlist to your crush.
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, and stink bugs stand no chance.
The mysterious gas is more likely a sign of volcanism than life, scientists argue.
With these tricks, you'll be unstoppable.
We spoke to experts about when kids should learn to swim, explore the internet, and more.
The Europa Clipper mission is set to launch in 2024 with a whole host of instruments.
This is a big step forward from current assistive speech technology.
Think of the children.
Johnson & Johnson is pulling some spray-on products after a watchdog lab raised flags about a common cancer-causing substance.
Eye strain is no fun, but don’t panic about your long term eye health.
The benefits of so-called 'smart surfaces.'
When billionaires race to space, researchers win.
