Science & Technology

This effect also happens with virtual nature, such as nature videos. A new study led by neuroscientists at the University of Vienna, in collaboration with an international team, has found …

Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009. Read More

A schoolyard boulder in Queensland contains one of Australia’s densest collections of dinosaur footprints. A researcher from the University of Queensland has confirmed that a boulder at a regional school …

Moderate exercise lowers mortality risk, but higher activity levels offer no extra benefit. Biological aging accelerates in both the least and most active individuals. While physical activity is often associated …

She was so prolific — reimagining things as varied as toys, typewriters, umbrellas and ice-cream makers — that she earned the nickname Lady Edison. Read More

Forget the dramatic lightning strike – life may have started with countless tiny sparks from crashing water droplets! Scientists found that when mist and sprays collide, they generate microlightning capable …

After losing contact with Lunar Trailblazer on February 27, NASA engineers are still attempting to reestablish communication. Ground stations worldwide are listening for its signal, while scientists analyze available data. …

Bipartisan politicians in the United States are pressing the head of the surveillance court in the United Kingdom to hold an open hearing on Apple’s planned challenge to a purportedly …

Deep within Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Virunga National Park is home to some of the continent’s most active volcanoes, including the formidable Nyamulagira. This shield volcano has a long history …

Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient Signal Boosting A new optical amplifier is changing the game. Unlike conventional amplifiers, this chip-based breakthrough leverages optical nonlinearity rather than rare-earth elements, allowing signals …