A researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebra-like stripes on cows reduced fly bights are among the winners of this year's Ig Nobels.

After maturing during World War 2, aircraft technology enabled nations to deploy massive airpower against adversaries across the globe. This pivotal advancement not only shifted the balance of the ...

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Well, it doesn’t literally disappear, but scientists have never even seen Facetotectans in their adult stage, so tracking the ...

Then there’s the doomy view best encapsulated by the title of a new book: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. The authors, ...

Those are some of the sights you can see at a brand new interactive movie-themed experience for the Kansas City area: Atlas 9. The immersive space is in a 46,000-square-foot building at 1100 N. 98th ...

A recent study reveals dynamic transformations in Earth's lower mantle, impacting both earthquakes and the magnetic field.