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A five-week expedition to a vast undersea canyon revealed how sediment flows have sculpted the deep-sea landscape over millions of years.

Camels are carriers of the new Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus, according to a new study.

When it comes to gender inequality in scientific research, the cards are historically and indisputably stacked against women. "Despite efforts to narrow the gap, disparities still exist in hiring, earnings, funding and p...

This week, 17 teams and their robot creations will descend on Florida to compete in an ambitious robotics competition. The contest is designed to foster the development of robots that could one day work alongside humans.

Drowsiness is a side effect of some antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and doxylamine succinate (found in Nyquil). And because of their powerful sedating qualities, antihistamines are also the active ingre...

Laser technology known as lidar could be used to track polar-bear dens and, in turn, help shield the dens full of helpless baby polar bears from oil and gas exploration.

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows to gather road and weather conditions in almost real-time.

From cookie curiosity to the insistence of "food pushers," human nature helps drive up the pounds during the holidays.

The original camp built by the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk in 1900. Popular Science archives On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took their famous first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. After four years of experi...

Sharks, those fearsome predators of the deep blue sea, often strike fear in the hearts of amateur divers and beachgoers alike. Well, here's another reason to worry: A new study confirms that sharks prefer to pass divers ...

Medications that are commonly prescribed to children to treat ADHD could cause long-lasting erections in teenagers, the FDA is warning.

On Sunday, snow covered 53 percent of the continental United States, which is the largest snow pack on record for that date in the last decade.

When the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) was passed in 2007, among its provisions was the eventual phasing out of the familiar (but notoriously inefficient) incandescent light bulb, which wastes 90 percent of...

A researcher snapped a close-up photo of a tiger shark with its massive mouth gaping open. The tiger sharks are often known as garbage disposals of the sea because of the variety of things they eat.

A Cholesterol-Reading Smartphone Add-On Several researcher groups have made prototype diagnostic apps and add-ons for smartphones, like this one. The market for these is difficult, however. Cornell University Engineers a...

A small drone that resembles a robotic dragonfly is the first of its kind to be able to flap its wings and dodge obstacles mid-flight without a human operator at the controls.

A new technique for creating stem cells shows they can be made in a way that reduces the risk of these cells dividing haphazardly and becoming cancerous.

Last month was the hottest November on record since 1880, new climate data suggests. And the odds that next year will be even hotter are rising.

A five-week expedition to map and sample a giant underwater canyon off the northwest coast of Morocco has completed its mission, yielding the best look yet at the deep-sea wonder. More than half a mile (about 1 kilometer...

Dreams have entered the works of writers, artists and film-makers throughout the ages. Join us on our tour of the slumbering surreal     

A device that uses light to measure your level of concentration can tell when you're bored or overworked, and can tweak tasks to keep you focused     

NASA's Landsat 8 satellite snapped lava winding down Mount Etna's snowy slopes, where tourists flock to ski resorts below the volcano's belching craters.