A new robot out of China can change its shape by inflating or deflating, and its creators hope it can be put to use for search and rescue operations.

Anatomy of an earworm Ever had a song just…lodge itself in your brain? You’re not alone! That’s an earworm, and science has ...

Voters should pick candidates for State Board of Education who are focused on students not culture wars, writes the editorial board.

Storing food at proper temperature is critical for food safety, and experts say that your refrigerator needs to be set below ...

But in a cat’s eye, light that passes through the retina without being absorbed hits the tapetum lucidum, which reflects it back through the retina. This gives the retina a second chance to capture ...

In 2025, researchers published the first comprehensive review of bamboo’s effects on human health, drawing on 16 human and lab studies. The analysis points to potential benefits for blood glucose ...

The jab is not just a punch – it is the control system of the fight. When used well, it manages distance, dictates pace, disrupts offense, and racks up clean scoring blows with remarkable efficiency.

As snow powers the winter Olympic games, you probably underestimate the simple snowflake. For starters, snow isn't technically white.

This special edition gathers expert insight on cancer, addiction, sustainability and biotechnology, showing how ...

Researchers developed aluminum structures that trap air bubbles, making them able to float perpetually in even the harshest environments.

A new study has uncovered a simple change in the process of evaluating faculty for promotion and tenure that reduces possible ...

Shilpa Vijay is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. Her work explores how air moves over complex surfaces at high speeds. In this Postdoc Portrait, she discusses how she is fueled by her ...