PFAS, which are found in common products such as cosmetics, food packaging and waterproof gear, have been linked to health problems.

Electrostatically charged lepidopterans could draw pollen out of flowers without touching the blooms, computer simulations suggest.

Magazines, letters and books harbor a devious potential for minor self-induced agony. But other types of paper — like thin tissue paper or the thicker stuff used for postcards — are less likely to ...

Scientists have sussed out a new source for the seeds of clouds. When the stratospheric layer of Earth’s atmosphere dips a toe into the underlying troposphere, the resulting chemical mixture becomes a ...

The immune protein interleukin-6 helps regulate body weight. Blocking it in the brain could restore appetite and muscle mass, a study in mice hints.

How hot could it get? In the first edition of Science News’ Extreme Climate Update, we look at how high temperatures could soar.

The winding loop touches every point without crossing itself and could help make a unique class of atomic structures more efficient catalysts, scientists say.

The discovery of 22,000 previously unseen moonquakes, plus a new idea of what causes them, could help us better prepare for trips there.

The hint of fog marks a new way to observe neutrinos, but points to the beginning of the end for this type of dark matter detection.

The NASA Mars rover examined a rock containing organic compounds and “leopard spots” that, on Earth, are associated with microbial life.

Menstruation can be messy and uncomfortable, often due to leaky pads, tampons and cups. A new alginate-based powder may solve that problem. The material, which solidifies menstrual blood by turning it ...