A never-ending, X-ray explosion coming from a dead star has posed a mystery — until now. This steady radiation appears to come from scorching-hot wreckage left behind by the annihilation of a…

Animals have long been a big part of science. Frogs helped researchers discover how cells communicate. Pig studies helped pave the way to the CT scan, a now common diagnostic…

Sharks have a reputation for being silent predators. But an accidental discovery shows the small rig shark isn’t silent after all. It clicks its short, wide teeth. That chatter appears…

Columbus, Ohio — Bananas grow best in full sun. To protect their sensitive skins from damaging ultraviolet rays, banana peels produce a natural sunscreen. A teen has now peeled back…

In June 2017, Cathy Raley was about to take her dog on a hike when she suddenly broke out in hives. Her tongue swelled and her throat got tight. “That’s…

Caldera (noun, “Kal-DER-ah”) A caldera is a type of crater. It forms when a volcano collapses after a massive eruption. When volcanoes erupt, material bursts from underground cavities. That material…

In the Iron Man movies, Tony Stark’s lab is full of floating computer displays. With these midair graphics, he can see his super-suit designs in 3-D. He also can grab…