A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon predict when the odd ocean glows occur.

Science aims to develop a good explanation of natural events (phenomena) that are observed. Scientists develop explanations using the scientific method. This follows a specific way of working ...

How can a physiological phenomena, how can this thing cause so much drama and be so politicized? What is this liquid? We should be able to know [laughs]. We have very sophisticated science.

The distinction between pure and applied research in earth science is fuzzy and artificial. Earth's inevitable, enduring pulse will govern our activities whether we recognize it or not.

When two materials come into contact, charged entities on their surfaces get a little nudge. This is how rubbing a balloon on ...

New Scientist's popular Last Word series gives readers the opportunity to answer each other's questions about everyday science phenomena, from the shape of scones to the evolutionary history of ...

There's a particular set of factors that lead to the formation of tornadoes. Here's what they are.