Measurements of seismic waves over many years suggest the Earth's core is deformed and reshaped by conditions of extreme heat ...

Deep beneath the Earth's surface, in the pores and crevices of rock, live huge communities of microorganisms. They are invisible to the naked eye—yet they play a central role in the quality of our ...

Twisting upwardly on trees and other plants—along with houses and even lampposts—vines are a wonder of nature. However, their ...

Researchers have uncovered how atoms subtly rearrange themselves for up to a trillionth of a second before releasing low-energy electrons after X-ray excitation.

Bone fractures usually heal efficiently, but in some patients this process fails, causing nonunion. A recent study identifies ...