Astronomers have detected strange "wobbles" in the light curve of a super bright supernova, hinting that a magnetar was born inside the extreme stellar explosion.

New research suggests that the highly magnetized remnants of stars are responsible for powering some of the universe’s most brilliant supernova explosions ...

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You’ve probably already heard the basics: put down your phone, drink some chamomile tea, try melatonin. None of that advice is wrong. But if you’re still staring at the ceiling at 1 a.m., it’s because ...

Any traveler who crosses multiple time zones is likely to experience jet lag. The good news, however, is that jet lag can be prevented. Whether you're traveling for the upcoming holidays or a business ...

US releases video it says shows strike on Iranian drone carrier Clinton-appointed judge orders government to begin refunding $130B in Trump tariffs after SCOTUS ruling Host Alan Cumming says 'we were ...

At its heart, quantum teleportation is about transmitting the precise quantum state of a particle. A quantum state is like a detailed b ...

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon checks out a new interactive exhibit in the Connecticut Science Center's Forces in Motion area. Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon learns how to pop a balloon with an orange ...

UCLA professor and neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb shares the the habits he avoids to help strengthen his brain and manage his stress.

About 300,000 years ago, an early human was foraging for food in an expanse of grassland. She spied a cluster of mushrooms poking out of dark soil, picked one of the brown caps, and examined its ...

A cross-conference matchup gets the Saturday NBA schedule underway when the Phoenix Suns take on the Orlando Magic. Orlando is 29-25 on the season, while Phoenix is 32-24. They've been heading in ...

Static electricity may seem simple. Students often learn that rubbing a balloon against their hair will cause negatively ...