Discover seven unusual galaxies defying scientific predictions, from impossibly bright early universe objects to astrophysics ...

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due to the activity of an unknown microbiological life form. Unusually small ...

Despite being one of the most familiar substances on Earth, water holds many secrets that scientists are still working to understand. When confined to extremely small spaces—such as within certain ...

For decades, scientists have been baffled by two enormous, enigmatic structures buried deep inside Earth with features so vast and unusual that they defy conventional models of planetary evolution.

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have unveiled “gold quantum needles,” a newly discovered nanocluster structure formed under unusual synthesis conditions. Unlike typical spherical clusters, these ...

The exploration of Haeckelites gained momentum following the experimental synthesis of beryllium oxide (BeO) in this configuration. This achievement sparked interest in the potential of other elements ...

Throughout its short life, Hurricane Francine was a storm that seemed barely able to hold itself together. It developed in the western Gulf of Mexico, taking its time to congeal into a tropical storm ...

"The unique structure of superionic water likely gives rise to its conductive properties, which in turn influences magnetic fields on the planetary scale, so understanding and measuring these packing ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A unique structure abandoned and bit run down got a special designation this week. Years of lobbying for the Savannah Powder Magazine paid off. WTOC’s Jamie Ertle explained the ...