Quantum oscillations are typically found in metals, but finding this same “electron wiggle” within the bulk of insulators is ...

An entirely new class of super-reactive chemical compounds has been discovered under atmospheric conditions. Researchers have documented the formation of so-called trioxides -- an extremely oxidizing ...

In the field of archaeology, the unearthing of 2,500-year-old jars filled with a peculiar sticky substance sparked a wave of intrigue and scholarly discourse. This mysterious goo, only recently ...

Diamonds are one of the hardest naturally occurring substances on Earth, and while we've discovered minerals even stronger than diamonds, scientists may have just taken things a step further.

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Illustration showing a teens brain being affected by drinks, social media and cigarettes. Adolescence is a pivotal phase during the development of the brain, marked by increased plasticity. That ...

Usually, what springs to mind when you think of the world’s most expensive substances are gold, silver, and platinum. However, according to a study conducted by the BBC’s ‘Science Focus,’ the reality ...

FILE: Pills laced with fentanyl. A new report from Harris County Public Health shows a significant increase in substance-involved deaths and healthcare visits in recent years. In 2018, there were 673 ...

Substance misuse doesn’t take a summer break. In fact, research suggests that for many people, the risks might actually increase with the heat. Of course, substance use disorders (SUDs) and substance ...