Category science

Hairs on the toes of Mexican free-tailed bats fluoresce under UV light, a new study reports. The function of the toe glow is unknown.

A recent expedition to the intersection of two undersea mountain chains has revealed a new seamount and a rich world of deep-sea biodiversity.

Wasted radio signals can be converted into electricity using a new kind of antenna rooted in how electrons behave at a quantum level.

You’re lying in bed at night, looking at the ceiling. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch sight of something — a shadow, or a dim light. When you shift your gaze to investigate, it’s gone. Maybe nothing,…

Astronomers have traced the origins of 200 meteorites to five impact craters in two volcanic regions on Mars, known as Tharsis and Elysium.

The North Star’s surface is surprisingly spotty, new high-definition observations of Polaris reveal.

Every so often, astronomers detect a supernova explosion that’s 100 times brighter than it should be. A new paper may reveal the strange source of these “superluminous” supernovas.

A researcher describes the technology behind a device that translates thoughts into words for people who cannot otherwise speak.

The Withings ScanWatch Hybrid is now 20% off at Best Buy’s Clearance Sale.

The 17th-century sword was found in a cellar that was destroyed during World War II, but it’s unknown how it ended up there.