Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) report that an exotic quantum phenomenon appears under conditions where it would not normally be expected. Nature follows many rhythms: the Earth’s orbit around the sun ...

New studies of the “platypus of materials” help explain how their atoms arrange themselves into orderly, but nonrepeating, patterns.

Kinetic energy has to do with the motion of an object—the faster it’s moving, the more kinetic energy it has. If you take a ball and drop it, it will accelerate downward, which means its kinetic ...

A single organic device reconfigures as transistor, rectifier and logic gate, offering compact circuits with higher functional density for flexible and lightweight electronics.

New Zealand's first microgravity science experiment went to the International Space Station in 2024. Could it pave the way for more commercial opportunities in space?

The Champions League gave us plenty to break down in Matchday 2, from Liverpool's latest defeat to Kylian Mbappe rescuing Real Madrid. Our experts tell you what to make of the games.

Saturn's moon, Enceladus, could harbour alien life deep within its underground oceans, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).

The iridescent blue of butterfly wings has inspired researchers to find a solution to a challenge previously considered insurmountable—dynamically tuning advanced optical processes at visible ...