The new book, Women in the History of Quantum Physics, spotlights the oft-forgotten contributions of women scientists in the field.

With greater control over the quantum realm, physicists are poised to make major leaps in quantum computing, quantum gravity and more.

This assassin bug's ability to use a tool — bees’ resin — could shed light on how the ability evolved in other animals.

Over 15 months on Jicarón Island, researchers saw five capuchin juveniles abduct 11 endangered howler monkey infants — all for no clear purpose.

Kanzi showed apes have the capacity for language, but in recent years scientists have questioned the ethics of ape experiments.

The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog contends that curiosity-driven research helps us understand the world and could lead to unexpected benefits.

Two preventive tools — a maternal vaccine and a monoclonal antibody — were tied to a recent drop in RSV hospitalization rates for U.S. babies.

Private listening out in the open is possible thanks to acoustic metasurfaces that precisely bend and direct sound waves.

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