A new way to test paralytic neurotoxins for potential therapeutic value doesn't involve euthanizing animal test subjects, researchers say.

The way a mosquito uses its wings to make special sounds to attract a mate could lead to ways to build quieter drones, researchers say.

Lenses made of a special type of plastic could lower the cost of infrared imaging for use in home security, fire protection, and autonomous vehicles.

City apartments have more varieties of fungi and more industrial chemicals than do rural and jungle homes, researchers find.

Virtual assistants like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant are vulnerable to hijacking via "Light Commands" with as little as a regular laser pointer.

Using solar power technology solves a lot of the problems with the fluorescent dyes used to detect and attack cancer cells.

The way insects land upside down in the blink of an eye could inspire the next generation of robots, researchers say.

New infrared imaging technology can reveal tumors deep inside tissue with greater clarity than current methods, which could help guide treatment.

A new book tells the story of astronomers racing to prove Einstein's theory of general relativity correct with a solar eclipse.

The muscles in bats’ wings are much cooler than the muscles in their core. The finding could one day enhance our understanding of human muscle.