From the first direct evidence for black holes, to a rocky planet circling a neighbouring star, 2016 was packed with amazing science stories. Here's a selection. Artist's impression: The existence of ...

If you’re looking for a perfect holiday gift for science lovers, consider these ten amazing books. They prove science is awesomer than fiction, and are packed with beautiful pictures too. On the ...

Each year on September 11, visitors gather at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan to watch an art ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

From slow-mo footage on YouTube to deep-space satellite imagery to weird washcloths on the International Space Station, this was a big year for beautiful science. Here for your visceral viewing ...

The fire department said a room with batteries contributed to the blaze at a building leased by Elon Musk's X near Portland, Oregon. A new US indictment against a group of Russian nationals offers a ...

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Even if you're unfamiliar with pulp fiction, chances are excellent that you've seen the cover of Amazing Stories volume 3 number 5, cover-dated August 1928. It has become perhaps the most famous cover ...

This is the second in a series of “five amazing physics demonstrations” presented by science-demo guru Neil Downie. In addition to his day job in industrial science, Downie has run Saturday science ...

The female contribution to the advancement of science and medicine is often overlooked, but the Grolier Club celebrated the role of women in science with its exhibit "Extraordinary Women in Science & ...

For seven years, the Cool Science program has shown that children’s artwork is effective in teaching adults in the Lowell area about climate science. Now, thanks to a $3 million National Science ...

The world of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is larger than life, and it contains some serious web-slinging scientific action. From modern laboratories to genetic engineering, the new "Spider-Man" movie is ...