As the frequency and intensity of heat waves increase across the U.S., a similar but more striking phenomenon is occurring in American rivers. Analysis of data from nearly 1,500 sites in the ...

In this captivating DIY tutorial, you'll learn how to create mesmerizing pendulum waves that captivate the eye with their harmonious motion. Discover the science behind this amazing wave effect as we ...

Whenever he’s home, 84-year-old Toshiaki Morioka carries an alarm device that measures temperature and humidity, which can summon emergency responders at the press of a button. He takes it to bed, to ...

Extreme humidity and triple-digit temperatures are affecting around 250 million people across the United States. Here's the science behind the heat dome that’s stifling the nation. A sunbather rests ...

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A construction worker pours a bottle of water over his head as he cools off in the shade at the end of the work day Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Fresno. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA/THE FRESNO BEE ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ...

Americans will dish out more money to heat their homes this winter as electricity and natural gas costs continue to soar. That's according to a new study from the National Energy Assistance Directors ...

MIT scientists have unraveled the hidden energy balance of earthquakes by recreating them in the lab. Their findings show that while only a sliver of energy goes into the shaking we feel on the ...

At least 191 people have died from causes related to Southern Nevada’s heat this year, the Clark County coroner’s office said on Monday, the last day of summer. It’s a significant jump in heat-related ...

Heat pumps date back to the 1850s and are more energy efficient than furnaces or boilers. Image: Schon via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Knock, knock. Taylor Swift is serving BDE on her new track "Wood." You could call it "big dance energy." The singer turns superstitions — stepping on a crack, watching a black cat walk in front of you ...