Avulsion (noun, “uh-VUL-shun”) In geology, avulsion refers to a river or stream changing course over a short period of time. In medicine, avulsion means the tearing or pulling away of…

“Breaking out of reality and exploring different worlds” is what Alex P. enjoys most about using his virtual reality, or VR, headset. The 12-year-old lives in Strongsville, Ohio. Darrell M.…

Next time you’re caught in the rain, thank your eyelashes for keeping your vision clear. Several traits help eyelashes fling water away from the eyes, a new study finds.  One secret…

A yet-unseen population of ancient black holes may be lurking throughout the universe. If they exist, these bottomless cosmic pits would have a lot in common with known types of…

Inventor Tony Stark has just been alerted to a crime spree sweeping the streets of New York City. He steps into his lab, where robotic arms begin placing pieces of…

The world record for thinnest pasta has just been shattered. A team of researchers has made starchy nanofibers from white flour. The teeny-tiny fibers are about 370 nanometers thick, on…

Lava Bomb (noun, “LAH-vah BAHM”) Lava bombs are one type of debris that explosive volcanic eruptions can launch into the air. When a volcano erupts, it can shoot a mix…

One of a telescope operator’s main jobs is to keep stray light out of the instrument. Unwelcome light can wash out the cosmic glimmers of distant stars and galaxies. During…