Photos and letters show how James Watson and Francis Crick raced to uncover the double helix structure of DNA.

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.

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Every modern automobile carries a 17-character vehicle identification number, an alphanumeric string unique to that single car. Since 1981 federal rules have required that ...

Big fish love big structure—and this video shows exactly why. Learn how to read underwater features, spot the key zones, and position perfectly for the bite. It’s a masterclass in targeting trophy ...

Alabama has some beautiful buildings with amazing architectural detail, including skyscrapers, cathedrals and depots in styles from gothic to modern. Business Insider recently listed “The Coolest ...

Materials scientists can learn a lot about a sample material by shooting lasers at it. With nonlinear optical microscopy—a specialized imaging technique that looks for a change in the color of intense ...

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) recently proposed significant amendments to its drug and alcohol testing regulations that include adding fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl, to the drug ...

Antibody-based drugs often become too thick to be injected at high concentrations. Now, new research can explain why this happens—knowledge that could eventually lead to easily injectable medications.

The Miami Dolphins defense has already faced a lot of scrutiny. Through five games, the unit ranks 29th in total defense, last against the run and second to last on third down. Put differently, the ...