Science

The tap water delivered to 113 million Americans has contained a mysterious chemical substance, a byproduct of the water treatment process, for decades. This week, scientists finally discovered what it was.

Researchers originally thought the reef was a shipwreck because of its immense size.

The lab has recently announced the layoff of 325 employees.

The three-body problem is a well-known challenge in the field of astronomy, partly because it has inspired one of the most significant science fiction sagas in recent years.

The Standard Model of particle physics suggests that particles interact with each other under the control of four forces. Finding the fifth force would be a significant step forward for physics.

Many technology enthusiasts feel that graphene hasn’t lived up to expectations. Objectively speaking, it hasn’t been a complete failure either.

It’s never too late to quit the bad habit. There’s scientific data that backs this up.

Hinton has been one of the biggest critical voices warning people about the dangers of AI.

Evolution couldn’t be so diverse and stable without Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun’s miraculous mechanism, which was awarded with the Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday.

A “robbery” 45 miles away led to a fascinating geological story.

Flame retardants can leach out of the plastic they’re added to and are linked to a variety of health conditions, including cancer.

Despite its similarities to the Earth, it can’t support life as we know it.