Powered by laser light, this tiny sail lays the groundwork for future advances in lightsail technology and the potential for ...

A team of scientists has made the first experimental measurements of laser-induced motions of miniature lightsails in the lab.

More than three million years after her death, the early human ancestor known as Lucy is still divulging her secrets. In 2016, an autopsy indicated that the female Australopithecus afarensis, whose ...

Scientists are working on an ambitious dark matter experiment in space in the hope it can unravel one of the universe's greatest mysteries.

The authors used simulations to show that they could maximize this superpropulsion effect by tweaking the force on an arrow ...

Work reveals new ways to understand and manipulate electrons in materials. MIT physicists, in collaboration with colleagues, ...

The human brain can pass synaptic impulses at a speed of roughly 120 meters per second. But the speed at which our brain can ...

“To jump on the water surface, you have to have your legs retracted and ready to push down again by the time you’re ...

The internet speed you need depends on what you need the internet for. Many providers will promote the fastest speeds as the best option, which may be excessive if you are a light internet user.

She is also a Certified Stress Management Coach. Do blue light glasses actually work? Though they claim to reduce eyestrain and headaches and help you sleep better, no robust research confirms ...

There’s no better example of having a case of Mondays than the day after the Super Bowl. Coors Light announced Wednesday that it’s temporarily changing its name to “Mondays Light” in an ...

If you've been outside shortly after sunset this month, it's likely that you've noticed one, and possibly two, bright points of light in the sky. Are they UFOs? The North Star or the Dog Star?