Engineers have found a way to shepherd microrobots with no wires, no radios, and no onboard computers. Instead, they steer them with light patterns designed using the same math physicists use to ...

Odds didn't favor a successful career in science for Neil deGrasse Tyson. But he had a key edge: parents who set no limits.

Discover how to build a simple DIY projector using everyday materials like cardboard and a small flashlight or laser pointer. This easy step-by-step tutorial guides you through crafting a homemade ...

The W4100i is exceptionally bright, with great contrast and color. Is that enough to compete with more trendy designs?

As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet.

In a short talk at Caltech, physicist Richard Feynman laid out a vision of manipulating and controlling atoms at the tiniest ...

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In physics, breakthroughs are rare. Experiments are slow, expensive and often end up refining, rather than rewriting, our understanding of the universe. But what if the only constraint on scientific ...

Feeding in mid air: A hovering hummingbird. (Courtesy: Mike Miller, University of Cincinnati News) Researchers in the US have shed new light on the puzzling and complex flight physics of creatures ...

Getting ready to usher in 2026? Bring home a new projector to celebrate the New Year and more with a massive screen, 4K resolution, gorgeous color and more. I’m the deputy managing editor of the ...

Move over, 1080p! Truly high-resolution projectors are finally affordable enough to make a 4K model your new target for work or play. Here's everything you need to know to buy the right one. Most of ...