Category science

The “golden channel” decay of subatomic particles called kaons could break or confirm the standard model of particle physics.

Strange, ultraheavy stars that are rich in barium grow massive by cannibalizing their companions, scientists discover after finally catching these stellar leeches in the act.

A new computer program adjusts grow lights to cut down on electric bills without sacrificing photosynthesis.

A 2012 satellite photo captured a patch of snow-covered sea ice with an uncannily similar shape to badges pinned on the uniforms of Starfleet officers in the “Star Trek” franchise.

During late September and mid-October, the much-anticipated comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could become visible to the naked-eye for skywatchers around the world.

The newly named dinosaur is unique to Mexico, and it’s helping change scientists’ understanding of dinosaur ranges across the Americas.

New close-up images reveal the surprising snowman shape of “potentially hazardous” asteroid 2024 ON, which tumbled safely past our planet on Sept. 17.

The latest human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in a patient with no reported exposure to affected animals, sparking questions over whether the virus is spreading between people. Experts say that’s unlikely but argue the case raises…

Scientists used AI to find 303 never-before-seen geoglyphs in Peru’s Nazca Desert, including abstract humanoid figures, ancient ceremonies, “decapitated heads” and a “killer whale holding a knife.”

Scuba-diving lizards use bubbles to stay submerged in water for long periods of time.