A S AN UNEASY truce holds between America and Iran, experts are struggling to predict what new phase the conflict may enter ...

The science experimenters at TKOR build a simple machine that dispenses gumballs using clever mechanical design and household ...

Simple machines like levers, pulleys, and inclined planes are the hidden helpers in our daily lives, making work easier through mechanical advantage. With hands-on STEM projects, kids can explore ...

From single-serve to automatic espresso, these are the six best coffee makers for quickly filling a mug and seizing the day. By Terri Williams Updated Mar 28, 2025 1:56 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine ...

Using the second-nearest neighboring atoms to predict metallic glass stability can help researchers more accurately model the ...

Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t. By mimicking tiny structural features used in DNA and proteins ...

ORNL's new 3D printing tool uses thermal cameras and AI to automatically fix production errors while printing large composite ...

Cornell engineers have developed a robotic collective that behaves less like a machine and more like a material that flows, ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

An interdisciplinary student research team at the University of Waterloo has achieved an advance in materials science with the creation of a tissue-like hydrogel for artificial muscles to make soft ...