Technical testings, researches and certifications

The clever design of nano-"hashtags" creates ideal conditions for the measurement of Majoranas, say researchers.

Even before they know what words mean, babies can recognize that certain words are more alike in their meaning than others. And they learned it from us.

"Groundwater represents a bank...when we take a withdrawal from that bank, we have to hope there are deposits making up for our withdrawal..."

"This insect is a leaf eater largely because of these bacteria...And the bacteria have actually become developmentally integrated into the insect's body."

The thick proteins that help our muscles contract have precise lengths, but biologists weren't sure about how that happens. Now they have proof.

Study explains how droplets can “levitate” on liquid surfaces.  A drop or two of cold cream in hot coffee can go a long way toward improving one’s morning. But what if the two liquids didn’t mix?

New evidence shows that at least some of the weight gain that plagues modern humans is predetermined.

The creators of a tool to evaluate gender bias in movie scripts offer 800 of their rankings online. See how your favorite films stack up.

The value of products we’ve seen in the recent past influences how much people say they’ll pay for other items, a new study suggests.

Many of California's birds appear to be adapting to climate change by breeding between five and 12 days earlier now than they did 75 to 100 years ago, according to a new study by Berkeley researchers.

Initiative aims to engage dozens of laboratories around the world in large-scale studies

A newly discovered gene cluster could work like a probe for dioxane, a groundwater contaminant and suspected carcinogen.

A method to trick bacteria into thinking they sense a surface could help keep boats clean, humans healthy, and pipes gunk-free.

Scientists have uncovered some surprises in cactus family trees.

Bigger and stronger storms could strike New York City as sea levels rise—but those storms may be less frequent. See the maximum storm surge map.