This simple science experiment shows how to make a balloon fly without using helium. By mixing vinegar and baking soda, you create carbon dioxide gas that inflates the balloon through a natural ...

Most teachers have experienced those unforgettable moments when everything clicks. Students are fully engaged and the classroom hums with energy. Time flies. Everyone is learning, connecting, and ...

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

A team in Sweden has unraveled the hidden structure of a promising solar material using machine learning and advanced simulations. Their findings could unlock durable, ultra-efficient solar cells for ...

University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new tool that makes greener chemistry more accessible. The tool, described in a study published in Nature, removes a ...

Physicist Arvind Murugan earns Schmidt Science Polymath award for work at intersection of physics, biology, computation and materials science ...

A recent discovery that may indicate ancient life on Mars has a little-known connection to eastern Iowa and the University of Iowa. Dr. Valerie Payré works in t ...