In a breakthrough that blends ancient design with modern materials science, researchers have developed a new class of ceramic structures that can bend under pressure -- without breaking.

All of the finalists now have the opportunity to continue honing their ideas at the DifferenceMaker Summer Boot Camp. The ...

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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural education called Smithsonian Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS).

A brush-and-sample mission had to be skipped as NASA's Curiosity Mars rover found itself on unstable ground, but this opened ...

Merck & Co. Chief Executive Officer Robert Davis was tired of talking about China.On an earnings call in February, he ...

Fillings aren’t the best solution for repairing teeth. Over time, they will weaken tooth structure, have a limited lifespan, ...

Researchers introduced a novel method for fabricating functional flat-to-shape objects using a computer-controlled sewing machine. The team's method uses the sewing machine to stitch pockets between ...

By setting a new benchmark in quantum cryptology, Chinese researchers may have found new path for encryption research.

How are UC Davis scientists educating the public about the important research conducted on their campus? And how can outreach ...