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Learn the science of how athletes push past their limits.

The winding loop touches every point without crossing itself and could help make a unique class of atomic structures more efficient catalysts, scientists say.

Don’t worry if you missed Prime Day, the Unistellar Odyssey is still $1,799 — save $500 on this fantastic smart telescope at Amazon.

Thought experiment (noun, “THAWT Ex-PAIR-eh-mint”) A thought experiment is a hypothetical scenario addressing a big question. The scenario can sometimes seem absurd. But considering such scenarios can highlight the consequences of a particular idea or theory. One famous thought experiment…

Ready, set — go break a record!  As elite athletes compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, they’ll likely break at least a few world records. But no one has set a new record in more than a decade…

An air taxi has completed the first forward flight of a hydrogen-fueled aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing — and it broke a distance record in the process.

A buildup of methane and other fluids in open and closed “systems” in the permafrost could explain why strange, icy mounds sometimes erupt to form giant crater, researchers say.

While it may initially appear that strawberries are fruits covered in seeds, this is not actually the case.

We take a look at the apparent uptick in weird weather events and discuss the possible causes with leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.