Flashes of microlightning between microscopic bubbles of methane in water may ignite the eerie blue flames of will-o’-the wisps, new research suggests.

Scientists solved the mystery of will-o'-the-wisps by discovering that methane bubbles in marshes create lightning sparks when they touch.

The primary work of an experimental model basin is the estimation, with reasonable accuracy, of the resistance and horse-power of full-sized ships from experiments with small and inexpensive models.

The Universe still holds many mysteries, and among the most intriguing are these invisible components known as dark matter ...

Often called will-o'-the-wisps, jack-o'-lanterns, or ignis fatuus, these bizarre floating flames have understandably inspired ...

This periodic reset transforms the layer into a mechanically robust, DPPC-rich film, where compressional hardening counteracts tension, the authors wrote.A DPPC-rich film is a lipid layer with a ...

Dan Shipper in Chain of Thought I’m writing a book about the worldview I’ve developed by writing, coding, and living with AI. Last week I published the first piece from it, about the differences ...

MILWAUKEE - Create amazing science experiments at home with just a few everyday ingredients from your kitchen. Tanzania Sewell from Club SciKidz Greater Milwaukee shows us how. Begin by decorating ...

This Thursday, October 24, we’re showcasing the 25th year of Lights On Afterschool to shine a light on the need for high-quality, hands-on afterschool STEM programs for all children. Together, we can ...

While investigating everything from bizarre coincidences to ghoulish encounters, Sarah Knapton, our Science Editor, and Joe ...

It’s a little complicated to weigh a dying person on a hospital bed, but that didn’t matter to Duncan MacDougall. In the ...