Who was Archimedes? Only one of the most celebrated mathematicians, inventors, and scientists of ancient Greece.

Graphene is a one-atom thick layer of carbon that is 200 times stronger than steel and thinner than a sheet of paper. The Financial Times reports on this element. Will it change the world?

A team of researchers in Michigan have discovered a site older than the pyramids. But it’s not buried beneath the earth. It’s submerged in a hundred feet of water.

After almost a decade-long journey and 3 billion miles through the solar system, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made history when it passed by Pluto in July of 2015. Dr. Phil Metzger, a planetary physicist at the University of Central Florida Space Institute and former NASA scientist at the Kennedy Space Center, discusses the significance of the flyby.

One southern California couple is going to extreme measures to revolutionize the physical therapy industry. With a store bought motion capture device, they devised a way to track the progress of patients one step at a time. Together, this power duo launched a startup with the hope that their low-cost, high-tech system finds its way into clinics across the country.

Archaeologists excavating the site of an early American colony discovered something alarming: the remains of a young woman dating back to 1609. She was one of the colonists of the infamous Jamestown, an early settlement where provisions quickly dwindled during the first winter in the new world. PBS Secrets of the Dead has the extraordinary story of this young pioneer.

For one physicist, making science accessible to a wider public is a personal mission. Brian Greene stresses the importance of breaking down abstract ideas into ordinary language, as well as weaving them into both thrilling and engaging narratives. Greene turns to the classic Greek tale of Icarus to unravel Einstein’s theory of relativity.

If you’ve ever taken a CPR class, you’re probably familiar with the training mannequin called Rescue Annie. Today, much more sophisticated versions of that doll are being used to prepare military personnel to treat battlefield trauma.

The health benefits of having an animal around the house have been well documented. But what about a whole zoo’s worth? Utah’s Hogle Zoo is partnering with the San Diego Zoo to help young cancer patients better process their illness, in hopes that seeing animals heal may aid patients with their own recoveries.

What is the history and potential applications of 3D printing?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly half of all honey bee colonies across the country died in the 204 season. The factors driving the population down remain unclear, but two scientists have teamed up to save collapsing colonies using an unconventional remedy.

How common is romantic kissing across cultures?

The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders acts not only as a research facility, but also as a therapy center. Specialists work with children to get down to the neurological factors behind autism and with the help of drug therapy programs and a guiding hand, they’ve made huge strides.

The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders acts not only as a research facility, but also as a therapy center. Specialists work with children to get down to the neurological factors behind autism and, with the help of drug therapy programs and a kind guiding hand, they’ve made huge strides.

Who was Ernest Rutherford? His contribution to science served as the foundation of nuclear physics.

Women and their innovations are taking the world by storm. Kay Koplovitz explains how; she is the CEO of Springboard Enterprises, a platform that supports emerging growth businesses led by women.

Here in the fracking-induced oil boom, U.S. oil production has skyrocketed. Now some oil companies are cutting back on their operations and hoping to reduce waste in the process.