A small number of people can contract an ear muscle called the tensor tympani to block out sound.

Hard-working people like Thomas Edison make better role models, according to research that compared Albert Einstein to Edison.

In celebration of National Pi Day, we tip our hat to 3.14.

Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones.

New research suggests why we feel so in tune with performers at a concert, and it's called "inter-brain coherence."

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

The hard material known as cementum in our mouths may record our lives' most intimate details.

Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells.

A massive study finds that no research tool can predict the outcome of a human life.

Incredible enzyme is capable of breaking down the PET in plastic bottles into raw materials in as little as 10 hours.

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.

New research finds that parents who suppress their anxiety actually transmit it to their kids.

Engineers have developed a prototype for an engine that's fueled by microwaved air.

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.

50 years worth of data went into making this stunningly detailed moon map.

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?

First North American Biochar Convention pulls in top Obama brass and puts this fledgling industry on the map.

Using agricultural waste to make biochar has the potential to reduce 12% of global CO2 emissions annually.

Investors bilked out of $54 million chasing the promise of a green utopia.

Two guys peddled the idea of making money with renewable energy and biochar but ultimately ended up just taking their investors for millions.

Two Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students use "mushroom tech" to create high-performance, rigid insulation.

Amazonian jungles reveal the secret of El Dorado's wealth -- biochar.

A recent survey conducted by the European Bioplastics Association found that the bioplastics market is growing by 20 percent a year — and that’s good news o

50 technology companies will compete in the clean technology 'Oscars.'

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.

Mad science? By combining the brains of two different species, one scientist hopes to create a hybrid bird which can be taught to sing.

Researchers are developing robotic fish to swim our waterways and patrol for pollutants.

American farmers’ noncompliance with rules intended to keep bugs from developing pesticide resistance could mean trouble for corn.

Could this technology be the end of fair sportsmanship in fishing?

Bacon shortages could be a think of fiction. A new technique that turns pig stem cells into strips of meat could offer a green alternative to the slaughterhouse

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.

Chemical material could speed clean-up at power plants by snapping its jaws at radioactive waste, leaving nontoxic byproducts alone.

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.

Sunlight in the form of fuel? A breakthrough new discovery brings science one step closer to creating clean hydrogen fuel using only water and sunlight.

New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning.

Although nanorobots made of DNA have been developed before, these spiders can move over greater distances and follow complex commands.

Facility makes DNA parts for biologists to use in experiments.

Rice University students come up with ingenious and inexpensive health care tool for communities without power.

Metallic python is the latest in a series of robot snakes designed to inspect tight spaces, disarm bombs and locate disaster survivors.

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.

Suit allows its human wearer to breathe liquid like a fish, making deeper dives possible.

It’s one of the fastest-growing industries, and states across the U.S. have been eagerly courting the industry in the hopes of landing new manufacturing plant