If you thought gems were beautiful to the naked eye, take a look at them under a microscope
It also alerts you weeks in advance of dying—sparing you from that annoying chirp
Work in the conservation lab revealed there was more to this Ming Dynasty tray than meets the eye
Despite its dry desert landscapes, Utah is a land of endless surprises, and Glen Canyon is one of them, rivaling Arizona's Grand Canyon for sheer majesty
Ghostly pillars, a dark nebula and a galaxy herd starred in some of the best image-driven stories released at a recent astronomy meeting
Modified insects designed to stop dengue fever could make it easier for another disease-carrying species to take root
The Air and Space Museum brings the privileged experience to the public in an exhibit that chronicles 50 years of technology
Usage is on the decline – so why are banks looking to the machines to save them?
From Georgia to Connecticut, Elvis' spirit lives on in unexpected places
Tests in mice show that the new drug works against numerous nasty diseases and should stay viable for decades
Hefty percentages of fossil fuels need to remain untapped to curtail the rising global temperature
Tutored in several European languages for hours on end and strapped to a steel rod for posture, Consuelo Vanderbilt's childhood was anything but easy
Three studies looking at small, rocky planets are helping astronomers figure out how common worlds like ours are in the galaxy
The spikes on one hardcore species inspired scientists to name it after Joe Strummer of the Clash, who was also an ardent environmentalist
The 31st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival runs through February 25
When the all-black musical production opened on Broadway 40 years ago, critics scoffed, but audiences embraced it
A well-funded startup called Gogoro unveils its e-scooter and a plan to install ATM-like battery stations in urban areas
Beginning February 13, interested parties can book a night (or two) in a lodge one mile from Highclere Castle, made famous by "Downton Abbey"
From food science and robotics to solar tech and sustainable architecture, these folks are poised to do big things
The adorable cephalopods seem to rate mating higher on their list of priorities than survival
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