In a new review, scientists warn that this rapidly escalating, human-driven crisis threatens to upend the biosphere. The ...

Among the ruins of ancient cities scattered across northeastern Spain, archaeologists have uncovered a grisly yet fascinating relic of the past: severed human skulls, pierced with iron nails, ...

Hydrogen can react with other chemicals, and both it and helium can be lost to space. Venus, Earth, and Mars are thought to have second atmospheres, with their original hydrogen/helium envelopes ...

Minerals and gems are classified by their physical properties, including hardness, luster, color, density, and magnetism.

Controlling how oxygen reacts is important for improving technologies such as batteries, fuel cells and environmentally ...

Rice University chemists have found a new way to make neodymium, a rare-earth metal, interact with oxygen. Using a specially ...

For decades, scientists have believed that complex life began when two very different microbes joined forces, eventually giving rise to plants, animals, and fungi. But one major puzzle remained: how ...

A zero due to an “invalid element” resulted in a much lower score than if Amber Glenn had simply fallen. Joosep Martinson / Getty Images MILAN — When Amber Glenn skated in the women’s short program at ...

The most reliable way of getting Element Stones is by defeating the island boss of the corresponding type. For example, if you’re looking for the Flying Element Stone, your most reliable option is the ...

Listen to the The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast to hear biochemist Mark Lorch explain how scientists are trying to make new elements for the periodic table.

The Fifth Element returns to theaters this month, with the release featuring an exclusive introduction by cinema critic and historian Leonard Maltin. Watch the trailer for The Fifth Element, the ...