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When bonding two pieces of metal, either the metals must melt a bit where they meet or some molten metal must be introduced between the pieces. A solid bond then forms when the metal solidifies again. But researchers at ...

The phenomenon, known as a hypnogogic jerk, is named in reference to the hypnogogic state -- the transitional period between wakefulness and sleep. Hypnagogic jerks are also commonly known as hypnic jerks or sleep starts...

Looking for life in the universe has often come down to a search for water on other planets. But water worlds may not make enough of the nutrients life needs

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have built and delivered a high-resolution X-ray spectrometer for the largest and most powerful laser facility in the world...

For some die-hard tech evangelists, using neural interfaces to merge with AI is the inevitable next step in humankind’s evolution. But a group of 27 neuroscientists, ethicists, and machine learning experts have highlig...

Last week the Keystone pipeline spilled 5,000 barrels of oil. This week Nebraska decided to allow the Keystone XL extension to be built right through the state

An unusually complete -- albeit headless -- skeleton of a Steller's sea cow was recently found in northeast Russia. Despite the missing noggin, the remains may help researchers solve several mysteries about this enormous...

While the US tried to promote "clean coal" at the COP23 Bonn climate meeting, other countries called for the dirty fossil fuel to be rapidly phased out

Successful physics collaborations rely on cooperation between people from many different disciplines. So, you want to start a physics experiment. Maybe you want to follow hints of an as yet unseen particle. Or maybe you ...

The secrets of 17th century artists can now be revealed, thanks to 21st century signal processing. Using modern high-speed scanners and the advanced signal processing techniques, researchers at the Georgia Institute of T...

Does adding sugar, aspiring or vinegar to the water keep your Christmas tree fresher longer? Try this experiment to find out.

Pop the top off a can of mixed nuts and, chances are, Brazil nuts will be at the top. This phenomenon, of large particles tending to rise to the top of mixtures while small particles tend to sink down, is popularly known...

The holidays are full of tasty treats and festive cocktails -- but instead of Christmas cheer, some alcoholic beverages may cause other, less pleasant feelings, a new study from England suggests.

Catching cancer early can make all the difference for successful treatment. A common screening practice measures tumor growth with X-ray computed tomography (CT), which takes a series of cross-section images of the body.

The Nobel Prize for physics in 2016 was awarded for the theory of topological matter. Topological insulators are new materials with special electronic properties and are of great fundamental and applications-oriented int...

The interstellar asteroid that zoomed past Earth last month is like nothing we've seen before, new observations reveal.

A new study shows how poor climate conditions can set off a chain of events that leads to mass migration.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have created a novel hybrid of graphene and quantum dots, a breakthrough that may inspire highly efficient and controllable next-generation displays and LEDs.

All signs of it have been dead ends, but now the hunt is on - but the crew's oxygen supplies will only stretch to the end of this week

Earlier this month, France's nuclear safety agency said it had recorded radioactivity in the area near the Ural Mountains - and Russia has now verified the readings

A radioactive cloud that hovered over Europe last month likely originated in Russia, meteorological agencies in the country confirmed.

A girl's heart appears to beat literally outside of her chest in a recent video, but what causes this to happen?