Learn how to create a simple DIY electrical generator using a few easy-to-find materials. This step-by-step video guides you ...

Discover how to build a simple homopolar motor using everyday household items in this easy-to-follow tutorial. Learn the ...

Top longevity scientist Eric Topol, author of the new book Super Agers, tells National Geographic which biohacks for a longer life are backed by science—and which you can skip. Skip the supplements ...

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If you like your curries hot, you may have accidentally stumbled across a weight-loss hack. A recent study found that spicing up your meals may help reduce calorie intake and support weight loss.

Feeling in control may be the key to conquering daily stress. Penn State researchers found that people were 62% more likely to resolve everyday hassles on days when they felt greater control. This ...

When you push or pull with a simple machine, you are applying a force and doing work. And, if you get more force out of a machine than you put into it, then that machine has a mechanical advantage.

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Have you ever wondered why the ocean tastes salty? The answer lies in a natural process that has been happening for millions of years. Rivers and streams slowly wear down rocks on land, carrying tiny ...

Thinking about science and technology in terms of return on investment misses the point. Here’s what kids really need to know. No lightsaber ever came to be, but I’ve been teaching undergraduates ...

An experiment that transformed lead into gold, a satellite designed to manufacture drugs in space, and many other fascinating projects all took home trophies at this year’s Science Fair. Reading time ...

Sumit Chanda, a professor of immunology and microbiology at Scripps Research who focuses on pandemics, has made a career out of preparing for disaster. But Chanda faced a disaster of a different kind ...