Astronomers rarely get a chance to crack open a planet and see what’s inside, but in two cases a star is doing the job for them, and they’re using that opportunity to understand what makes solar ...

Bone-dissolving cells called osteoclasts are derived from a type of immune cells called macrophages. They are necessary for the maintenance and renewal of bones. But the intracellular mechanisms ...

The new batteries self-destruct when exposed to either heat or liquid. As well as this remarkable property, which adds a covert operations benefit to the environmental advantages, the battery delivers ...

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - Who thought STEAM education could be so sweet? A new online video series encourages kids to conduct science experiments with candy using items they have around the house. The ...

CONCORD, N.H.— Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest — dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the brownish, syrupy ...

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