There are many ways to communicate with prospective romantic partners. If you are a Japanese scarab beetle, it's a matter of distinguishing left from right. New work from U.S. and Chinese scientists, ...

It was a bold thought experiment: that only one electron makes up the entire universe. The most famous conversation about it took place between Richard Feynman, PhD, and John Wheeler, PhD, both ...

Magnets can attract or repel without even touching, but how does that happen? This video explains how magnetic fields work and why magnets are found in so many everyday objects. A simple and visual ...

Greetings stargazers. The current sunspot cycle maximum continues to amaze. Several times during the past year, the Aurora ...

Keeping roaches out of your home can be a persistent challenge thanks to their resilient nature and adaptable behavior. These tenacious little critters are drawn to the enticing scents of food, ...

The saying “opposites attract” has long been used to describe every kind of relationship, from platonic to romantic. The idea suggests that contrasting traits can spark connection, while too much ...

Students in Mrs. Zegarski’s third grade class at the Delaware Valley Elementary School conducted science experiments using magnets. Students tested to see how strong the force of magnets is on certain ...

At the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in New Mexico a pulsed magnet has achieved fields of around 100 tesla, making it the world-record holder for non-destructive magnetic field strength.

Hedonists who drink beer, don’t wash, share a bed and eschew sunscreen may be more attractive to mosquitoes – at least, that’s what a study of festivalgoers found. For their Mosquito Magnet Trial, ...