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Chemistry

Working up a sweat may one day power up a device

Tech that turns sweat into power may make for greener gadgets. A new device uses perspiration to charge a supercapacitor and run a sensor.

By Carolyn WilkeJune 29, 2020

Chemistry

Scientists Say: Polymer

By Carolyn WilkeJune 29, 2020

Chemistry

Let’s learn about colors

By Bethany BrookshireJune 11, 2020

Earth

Oceans

Going bright may help corals recover from bleaching

When some corals bleach, they turn neon colors. Flashy hues may be part of a response that helps these corals recover and reunite with their algae.

By Carolyn WilkeJune 25, 2020

Environment

Let’s learn about rain

By Bethany BrookshireJune 17, 2020

Oceans

Scientists Say: Tsunami

By Carolyn WilkeJune 15, 2020

Humans

Health & Medicine

Millions of likely U.S. COVID-19 cases have gone undiagnosed

Over just three weeks in March, some 8.7 million people in the United States may have contracted COVID-19. That far surpasses the official tally.

By Tina Hesman Saey14 hours ago

Health & Medicine

Common drug, dexamethasone, appears first to cut COVID-19 deaths

By Tina Hesman SaeyJune 22, 2020

Tech

Waiting for a ‘smart’ toilet? It’s nearly here

By Stephanie ParkerJune 15, 2020

Life

Animals

Bumblebees may bite leaves to spur plant blooming

In a pollen shortage, some bees nick holes in tomato leaves. This can speed up flowering and pollen production by weeks.

By Susan MiliusJuly 2, 2020

Animals

Let’s learn about bioluminescence

By Bethany BrookshireJuly 1, 2020

Oceans

Going bright may help corals recover from bleaching

By Carolyn WilkeJune 25, 2020

Math

Tech

Why sports are becoming all about numbers — lots and lots of numbers

Sports once focused on muscles, skill and tactics. Now math is becoming almost as important. It helps assess players — and improve their tools.

By Silke SchmidtMay 21, 2020

Math

Lack of diversity in his field has troubled this mathematician

By Esther LandhuisApril 14, 2020

Physics

Try This: Walking on water with science

By Bethany BrookshireApril 2, 2020

Physics

Space

Oldest disk galaxy puts a new spin on galaxy growth

A spinning disk galaxy has been found in the early universe. Its existence is a surprise.

By Lisa GrossmanJune 30, 2020

Chemistry

Working up a sweat may one day power up a device

By Carolyn WilkeJune 29, 2020

Chemistry

Scientists Say: Polymer

By Carolyn WilkeJune 29, 2020

Science & Society

Health & Medicine

Millions of likely U.S. COVID-19 cases have gone undiagnosed

Over just three weeks in March, some 8.7 million people in the United States may have contracted COVID-19. That far surpasses the official tally.

By Tina Hesman Saey14 hours ago

Tech

Chemistry

Working up a sweat may one day power up a device

By Carolyn WilkeJune 29, 2020

Tech

Wiggly wheels might help rovers plow through loose lunar soils

By Maria TemmingJune 26, 2020

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Topics

Chemistry

Working up a sweat may one day power up a device

Scientists Say: Polymer

Let’s learn about colors

Earth

Going bright may help corals recover from bleaching

Let’s learn about rain

Scientists Say: Tsunami

Humans

Millions of likely U.S. COVID-19 cases have gone undiagnosed

Common drug, dexamethasone, appears first to cut COVID-19 deaths

Waiting for a ‘smart’ toilet? It’s nearly here

Life

Bumblebees may bite leaves to spur plant blooming

Let’s learn about bioluminescence

Going bright may help corals recover from bleaching

Math

Why sports are becoming all about numbers — lots and lots of numbers

Lack of diversity in his field has troubled this mathematician

Try This: Walking on water with science

Physics

Oldest disk galaxy puts a new spin on galaxy growth

Working up a sweat may one day power up a device

Scientists Say: Polymer

Science & Society

Millions of likely U.S. COVID-19 cases have gone undiagnosed

Waiting for a ‘smart’ toilet? It’s nearly here

Coronavirus lockdowns may have avoided 531 million infections

Space

Developing planet emerges in a swirl of gas

Scientists Say: GPS

Oldest disk galaxy puts a new spin on galaxy growth

Tech

Scientists Say: GPS

Working up a sweat may one day power up a device

Wiggly wheels might help rovers plow through loose lunar soils