The white lighting is clean and efficient but also a lot more attractive to flying invertebrates
Tied to high-altitude balloons, bacon and LEGO figures have reached heights nearing 100,000 feet
Cave paintings of animals and hand stencils in Sulawesi, Indonesia, seem to be as old as similar cave art in Europe
Using a series of acoustic filters, DUBS lower the intensity of sounds without muddying them
Zoomable maps reveal the scope of humanity’s influence on Earth—and the innovations aiming to create a more sustainable future
Humans are proficient problem solvers—but so far that trait has come at a cost. Can our species remain resilient without destroying the world?
In his new cookbook, Mario Batali looks to farmers from across the country for inspiration
For the Chinese, who invented both gun powder and fireworks, foregoing old traditions may clean up the air—just a bit
Was the famous author killed from a beating? From carbon monoxide poisoning? From alcohol withdrawal? Here are the top nine theories
The 43rd Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta sends hundreds of hot air balloons soaring into the sky
One of the hottest trends in health care is telemedicine networks of doctors who diagnose ailments over the phone
Arctic Studies Center director Bill Fitzhugh says that studying northern cultures can help people adapt to climate change
Oral traditions may have preserved records of impacts over thousands of years and could lead to fresh scientific discoveries
The mantis shrimp's eyes, which can see differences in polarized light, are informing researchers building a tiny, easy-to-use camera that can spot cancer
The Giant Magellan Telescope, under construction in Chile, could help scientists answer big questions about the universe
What does it take to swipe second? Math and physics lend their advice
Sequencing 101 butterfly genomes has revealed a few of the monarch's secrets, including some keys to its epic annual migration
The bold assessment acknowledges that the global climate is warming because of human activities
An international research team develops a way to say “hello” with your mind
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