They arranged dozens of red Solo and clear plastic cups, each containing one alum crystal, on the room’s large wooden table. Slips of paper identifying who submitted the crystal were then promptly ...

This study reveals efficient synthesis of ibuprofen:nicotinamide co-crystals via mechanochemistry, highlighting ...

The famous second law of thermodynamics says that the world gets more and more disordered when random chance is at play. Or, ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometers, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint which has ...

Have you ever done a science experiment and wondered "What would this be like if it were HUGE?" Welcome to Science Max, the exciting series that turbocharges all the science experiments you've done at ...

February 1, 2025 • It turns out, a maggot's preference for rotting fruit has as much to do with texture as taste. Researchers are looking into figuring out why and what neurons are responsible.

Jan. 30, 2025 — Researchers have developed a recyclable alternative to a durable class of plastics used for items like car tires, replacement hip joints and bowling ...

A compact method of detecting neutrinos provides new tests of physics theories and could lead to new reactor-monitoring methods.

This MasterClass invites students aged 15-17 to explore the fascinating story of liquid crystals—a serendipitous discovery that transformed how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. Through ...

This year saw massive policy changes in New Zealand’s science sector, with the coalition government changing tack on gene tech […] ...

We’re closing out the year with a roundup of the science stories that stood out to our editors in 2024. There are so many species facing extinction—but today we’re telling stories about the ...

In a year that will see many AI achievements and battles, let’s not forget that not all AI research makes the front pages.