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.

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 ...

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

A small town in California was hit by earthquakes once every 22 years for over a century, setting the stage for a major seismic experiment in the 1980s and 90s. But the quake ended up being 11 years ...

A thick layer of more than 12 miles of rock may explain why Bermuda seems to float above the surrounding ocean. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

ABSTRACT: The large deep foundation pit projects usually face complex geological conditions, with high possibility of engineering disasters and difficult construction technology. Foundation pit ...

Chemerin is a key adipokine—a signaling protein released by adipose tissue—that regulates lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity and thus is involved in many metabolic diseases such as obesity and ...

Abstract: The structural deformation measuring of coal mine roadways is an effective method to prevent dynamic disasters and avoid loss of civilian life and property. Previous studies on structural ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill — Firefighters are investigating the cause of a house fire in Rock Island early Thursday morning. The Rock Island Fire Department received a call around 1:45 a.m. for a structure fire ...

Rock mechanical properties are characterized by rock mechanics parameters, including elastic parameters such as elastic modulus and Poisson ratio and strength parameters such as compressive strength, ...