In a nutshell Polar bear fur repels ice thanks to a specialized hair grease (sebum) that gives them ice adhesion strength comparable to high-tech synthetic materials, making it extremely difficult for ...

An interview with Juan de Pablo, executive dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and the University’s inaugural ...

A team of scientists led by Duke University has discovered how to make batteries that are safer, charge more quickly, and have extended lifespans. This breakthrough was achieved with a deeper ...

Construction is set to begin on a state-run marijuana testing lab, but the state cannabis agency lacks the power to test over ...

NASA is fueling an exciting future for citizen science by funding 25 new projects across diverse fields, from astrophysics to Earth science. These projects empower the public to contribute to ...