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The discovery could shed light on the mysterious formation of strange, metallic balls that have been documented on the seafloor across many parts of the world.

The 200 stars appear to have come from a merger between the Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy long ago.

Cold Atom Lab experiment led to the production of Bose–Einstein condensates.

New research from experts at the California Institute of Technology suggests atoms in small boxes of light — optical cavities — could soon "form the backbone technology" of a futuristic internet.

The star, HD74423, is being distorted by a red dwarf that forms part of its binary system.

"If we can find a way to direct these jellyfish and also equip them with sensors...we could create a truly global ocean network," said lead Caltech researcher John Dabiri.

The cutting-edge camera can capture motion like shockwaves and possibly even the signals that travel through neurons—but don't expect to get your hands on one anytime soon.

Scientists spotted the X-ray flash using NASA's NuSTAR satellite.

U.S. scientists found the iron meteorite—first discovered in the 1950s—contained a mineral that normally forms through the smelting of iron.

The planet, HR 5183 b, is three times the size of Jupiter and slingshots around its star along an egg-shaped orbit.

Evidence has been building since the early 2000s that suggests microbes could be involved in the development of autism.

Evidence of a ninth planet at the edge of the solar system was announced by Caltech researchers three years ago.

Long-distance space travel presents a number of challenges, including how to transport sufficient quantities of oxygen and fuel.

The United States has the top four, but which university is number one?

Despite the backlash, Rocket Lab may do it again.

It's possible to design larger (and cruder) snowflakes. But perfect, single crystals are a different story.

The planet is believed to be 5,000 times the mass of Pluto.