The speed of light remains one of physics’ firmest assumptions, but scientists still test whether it ever shifts under extreme conditions. A new review draws together decades of observations, ...

The universe is far stranger and more magnificent than we ever imagined. Just when scientists think they understand the cosmos, new observations shatter old theories and reveal mind-bending phenomena ...

After years of research, international experts have confirmed the discovery of a new chemical reaction, launching new opportunities for rapid advances in a range of fields—from recycled plastics to ...

March 23 (UPI) --Human fascination with bottlenose dolphins goes back thousands of years, at least as early as Greek mythology. But it wasn't until the 1960s that methodical research into dolphin ...

Time for a gut check. Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise, surpassing breast and brain cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50. But earlier diagnoses could soon be ...