The Earth formed over 4.6 billion years ago out of a mixture of dust and gas around the young sun. It grew larger thanks to countless collisions between dust particles, asteroids, and other growing ...

The boundary between the two lies about 465 miles (750 kilometers) beneath the Earth's surface. The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth. It is the familiar landscape on which we live ...

With the help of technology, we can tune into the hidden sounds of our planet, from the pull of the moon on our mountains and cities to a silent rumble so deep and powerful, it can move the earth ...

Alkaline batteries can be used in a wide range of toys and tech items, and they're more affordable than lithium batteries. Check out CNET's picks of the best alkaline batteries before you stock up ...

Drinking some sort of "special" water in the morning seems to be a central theme to many wellness gurus' morning routines, and one that is regularly featured is alkaline water, which many have ...

It says it right on the side of every alkaline battery – do not attempt to recharge. By which of course the manufacturer means don’t try to force electrons back into the cell. But [Cody ...

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BEIJING -- A group of Chinese researchers have developed a novel self-cleaning electrode by constructing a ...

It sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie. For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a ...

With eight billion people, we use a lot of the Earth's resources in ways that are likely unsustainable. Klaus Hubacek, Professor of Science, Technology and Society at the University of Groningen ...