Dark energy—the term used to describe whatever is causing the universe to expand at an increasing rate—is one of the universe ...

Mathematical quirks of our universe have led some cosmologists wonder whether the cosmos was actually born in a black hole.

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These distant worlds are called exoplanets: planets that exist outside our solar system. Most of the exoplanets scientists have discovered so far orbit stars within the Milky Way, but some lie even ...

Increasing the chance of fusion means raising the density of nuclei in the apparatus as well as the length of time they ...

In a landmark paper, they reveal a counterintuitive strategy that flips decades of battery chemistry on its head. They’ve demonstrated a lithium-metal battery — the holy grail of energy density — that ...

Scientists peering into the very heart of the planet Mars have found a deeply unexpected structure. There, at the innermost ...

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest mummies in the world in southeastern Asia. Mummification prevents ...

Wearing a weighted vest while walking can improve fitness, strength, and bone health. They can help with weight loss, too.

Scientists are now focused on probing its climate, atmospheric composition, and potential water retention, making TRAPPIST-1e ...

Discover how Ayurveda’s herbs, oils, and lifestyle practices can naturally thicken hair, reduce hair fall, and restore ...