Researchers working on China's fully superconducting Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) have experimentally accessed a theorized "density-free regime" for fusion plasmas, achieving ...

Scientists at China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) program rang in the new year with a stunning accomplishment: empirical evidence that they used the device to achieve nuclear ...

Reproducing on Earth the reactions that power the Sun to create an abundant and clean energy source has been a long-standing goal. This quest for nuclear fusion has faced a major obstacle for decades: ...

Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma. The experiment confirmed that plasma can remain stable even at extreme ...

A team of South Korean scientists has just reported a massive breakthrough in electric vehicle battery tech, revealing an “anode-free” lithium metal battery that nearly doubles energy density without ...

What is density, and how does it apply to the universe? From dogs and water to stars and galaxies, this video uses humor and relatable examples to break down one of the most fundamental concepts in ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, ...

Four planets orbiting a newly born star in our galaxy are so light that they have the density of polystyrene, and could provide a key missing link in helping us understand how the most common ...

With January sales in full swing, you could save yourself a few dollars on some of these best smart scales. While the Body Mass Index (BMI) is often used as an indicator of health, it only considers ...

An ad hoc multidisciplinary committee explored what is known about effective science communication and described a comprehensive research agenda to improve the communication of science to inform ...

Schools around the world have closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leaving parents and teachers scrambling to figure out how kids can learn at home. We can help! Science News Explores and the ...