Without soap, clothes, dishes, and even your body don't get very clean. But even soap falls short of doing the job in areas with hard water.

Find out how scientists learned cuttlefish see in three dimensions with today's A Moment of Science

Why you should thank NASA for rainy-day road safety on this Moment of Science.

Scientists noted interesting findings in the brain activity of patients undergoing cardiac arrest.

Most people prefer clear apple juice, but cloudy has its own appeal as well.

How far south do the Northern Lights go?

The Damaraland mole-rats save up their energy for a rainy day.

How do pedometers work? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

Who you interact with in a regular day might not be so different from a beluga whale's social life.

What's the psychological difference between getting a request in person versus over a message?

Aspergillus oryzae, or “koji,” received its important status because it lies at the heart of Japanese cuisine.

Ginkgo trees are very eye-catching during the fall, but they're special for another reason as well.

The unique Amami rabbit has an even more unique favorite snack: Balanophora yuwanensis.

Learn more about the Milky Way's center, the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A-star.

Sometimes, after taking a long trip in a vehicle—like a plane or boat—you might feel unsteady on stable ground.

Near the Greek island of Zakynthos is an underwater rock formation, once thought to be remnants of a forgotten civilization.

If you've ever driven by a wind farm, you may have noticed that the turbines most likely have three blades. Not two, not five, but three.

Scientists have long known that seeing landscapes with blue skies and fair weather can brighten our mood. But what about fleeting features like rainbows that are here one moment and gone the next?

Monocarpic plants flower only once, but they make the most of it. What makes them so spectacular?

Animals sometimes need amputations, but are able to adapt pretty quickly to the lost limb. Why don't animals naturally evolve to have three legs?