Warm dense matter is a state of matter that forms at extreme temperatures and pressures, like those found at the center of ...

From the tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003 to the now-routine return of commercial spacecraft, heat shields—formally called thermal protection systems—are critical for protecting ...

Discover three captivating science experiments that bring physics concepts to life! Watch as a water balloon burst in slow motion reveals the power of surface tension in fluids, followed by a ...

What if a doctor could inject an electricity-conducting liquid into the body, let it temporarily solidify to record nerve signals or jump-start healing, and then return it to liquid form for easy ...

You might not know or care that your Pixel has a thermometer, but it seems people are using it in a wide variety of ways.

Don't spend the winter shivering. Set your thermostat to the right temperature to stay comfortable and save money all season long. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal ...

Cold temps can bring high energy bills, but this heating trick will help you save while using the latest technology. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, ...

In 1942, the Manhattan Project needed to create a chain reaction—a crucial step toward proving that it would be possible to make an atomic bomb. The scientists achieved this sustained nuclear reaction ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Last month, a reader contacted me to point out that a ...