Researchers in South Korea have developed a wood-based smart window that adjusts light, blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation, ...

SUPERMAN ASIDE, peeking inside a living body requires advanced technology. But even with the most sophisticated imaging techniques the resulting pictures are often unclear. Some things are obscured ...

The hunt for a truly clean energy source that can replace our current fossil fuel systems is still underway. While we've seen breakthroughs in solar panels that don't need sunlight to generate energy, ...

Environmentally friendly buildings are highly attractive for sustainable development and efficient energy consumption.

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about "scuba-diving" lizards, a trick to turn a mouse's skin transparent and whether finger counting helps kids' math skills.

Scientists built a "smart filter" that can work with a cheap smartphone camera to transform low-resolution photos into supersharp images without glare and other issues. When you purchase through links ...

A new article synthesizes the impact of metal and coal mines on salmon and trout in northwestern North America, and highlights the need for more complete and transparent science to inform mining ...