The Nobel Committee has a mixed record of choosing worthy recipients for the Peace Prize, which is partly why that award ...

The origin of Easter Island's iconic head statues is one of the world's greatest archaeological puzzles. Now, scientists claim to have solved one important part of the mystery. Weighing between 12 and ...

Michel H. Devoret (Yale University and University of California, Santa Barbara), and John M. Martinis (University of ...

In a remarkable leap for quantum physics, researchers in Japan have uncovered how weak magnetic fields can reverse tiny ...

Pharaohs ruled by predicting the floods of one prominent river. This "aquatic highway" united north and south, fueling ...

This experiment tests whether a shape memory alloy metal that “remembers” its shape can actually power an engine using only heat.

In this fascinating video, join us as we explore the world of performance art by looking like a real statue. Discover what ...

Spirals of solar wind can spin off larger solar eruptions and disrupt Earth's magnetic field, yet they are too difficult to ...