Past research has found that exposure to bright lights and high levels of noise can alter both physiological processes and ...

In 1845, Michael Faraday discovered what’s known today as the Faraday Effect—which describes how light and electromagnetism are related. A new study revealed that the magnetic component of light ...

Top longevity scientist Eric Topol, author of the new book Super Agers, tells National Geographic which biohacks for a longer life are backed by science—and which you can skip. Skip the supplements ...

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America’s middle class is weary. After nearly five years of high prices, many middle-class earners thought life would be more affordable by now. Costs for goods and services are 25% above where they ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with the light of 10 trillion suns. These bursts of light and energy can come from things ...

Two figures epitomize this dynamic more than any others. Elon Musk and Sam Altman have both drawn heavily from science fiction, not just for inspiration, but for internal moral justification. They ...

Established by a generous alumnus in honor of Drexel physics professor, meteorologist and WWII veteran, Dr. Francis K. Davis, the Davis Lecture aims to bridge the gap between the arts and sciences by ...

FEW PEOPLE enjoy the gloom that comes with winter in the world’s higher latitudes. In up to a tenth of the population, the long nights can trigger a type of depression known as seasonal affective ...

From burgundy walls to pale lavender statements, these seven beloved paint colors reveal how lower-middle-class families defined ‘style’ — even when others quietly disagreed. Color says a lot about ...

Scientists have developed an ultra-thin, paper-like LED that emits a warm, sunlike glow, promising to revolutionize how we light up our homes, devices, and workplaces. By engineering a balance of red, ...