Chemistry

Half of the unprovoked shark attacks in the U.S. last year took place along the Florida coastline, new data shows.

Breakthrough materials that pull water from thin air could offer a sustainable solution to the West's worsening drought crisis.

When Ryan and Vanna headed to Salt Lake City to film for the "Winter Wonderland" segment of their show, fans could feel their joy.

A study on the teeth of ancestors to humans that lived around 3.5 million years ago suggests they ate mainly or only plants.

The new treatment—which has been demonstrated in mice—reduces motor symptoms without the need for invasive implants.

Carbon, which is found in the human body, takes an unusual journey after the demise of the the stars that create the element.

Tea bags could be exposing tea drinkers to billions of nanoplastics per sip, according to recent research.

"Diamond batteries offer a safe, sustainable way to provide continuous microwatt levels of power," a researcher said.

"It is hard to imagine Venus ever having supported Earth-like life, which requires liquid water," researcher Tereza Constantinou said.

"It destroys creativity when we have rules that supposedly can't be overcome," the California-based researchers said.

"We still don't fully understand the health effects of these pollutants, but they may be more harmful than we think," a researcher said.

David Baker, as well as Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, share the prize for their work on understanding the structure of proteins.

Multiple bullets containing a tiny spectrometer could be shot into the lunar soil by an astronaut or rover, allowing analysis of a wide area all at once.

Among other winners of the Nikon Small World in Motion competition are videos of a fruit fly embryo and of water droplets evaporating from a butterfly's wing.

"If molecules continually exchange between droplets or between cells, then all the cells after a short while will look alike," researcher Aman Agrawal said.

The linen cloth is believed by some to have been Jesus Christ's burial shroud, but its authenticity has long been questioned.

Researchers gained new insights into the work of a 16th- to 17th-century astronomer also known for his alchemy experiments.

"Earth's surface environment and climate have a vital influence on the deep Earth," said geologist Wan Bo.

"Oxygen production by a non-photosynthetic process requires us to rethink the evolution of complex life," a researcher says.

"Finding a field of stones made of pure sulfur is like finding an oasis in the desert," NASA scientist Ashwin Vasavada said.

A study found that levels of ethylene oxide in parts of Louisiana were a thousand times higher than what is considered safe.

Horse sacrifice rituals occurred in Europe's Baltic region from prehistoric times until the late medieval period in some regions.

An analysis of ancient human and animal remains has revealed fascinating insights into what hunter-gatherers were eating.

The suggestion is a foolproof method, it seems—but viewers in the comments are split over whether it is too dishonest.

A strange pattern has been discovered underlying the structures of most materials at the molecular level.

Researchers have developed a technique that can retrieve images hidden in degraded daguerreotypes—an early form of photography.

The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.

The researchers said the discovery was "totally unlike" anything they had ever seen before.

Researchers found high concentrations of the chemicals in falcon eggs despite certain products being phased out from the market.

A team of experts analyzed coins minted between A.D. 660 and 820, casting new light on the economies of medieval Europe.