Researchers in Hong Kong and the UK have revealed how one species of self-propelling microbes can actively change the path of their swimming motions, depending on how much light they receive.

A strange brown ribbon stretching from the coast of Africa to North America has scientists and other experts worried about the planet's future. Here's why.

Britain may soon introduce an Australian-style ban on social media for children under the age of 16 as early as this year, reports news agency Reuters. The move is part of the country’s efforts to ...

Finding the right bedding can be challenging, especially with so many options out there. However, there is a fitted sheet from a range of Dusk bedding that is being praised as 'absolutely beautiful' ...

In this video I play a holiday edition of What’s Under My Microscope with three rounds that get harder as we go. I zoom in on festive items like Santa’s cookies, a wreath, and shiny wrapping paper and ...

In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka’s column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. Forty years ago, Bill Weiss, a student at Columbia ...

Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart complained on Saturday about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in her town, lamenting that it feels like living in a dystopian regime. Stewart told USA ...

Valentine’s Day is on Saturday, which means it’s your last opportunity to stock up on small lover’s tokens to give to partners, friends, and family members. While heart-shaped candy from CVS will ...

Baker’s yeast isn’t just useful in the kitchen — it may also be built for space. Researchers found that yeast cells can survive intense shock waves and toxic chemicals similar to those on Mars. The ...