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A cat falls, spins quickly in the air, and lands safely on its paws. To us, it looks like a small miracle. For cats, it’s a vital survival reflex. This ...

A team at Yamaguchi University in Japan has identified a mechanical property of the feline spine that helps explain how cats can rotate midair to land on their feet. Their peer-reviewed study, ...

"It takes a little more suspension of disbelief to enjoy science fiction and fantasy." Now the self-proclaimed science geek has revisited his best-selling mix of physics, maths, chemistry and ...

The Sun is not nailed to the center of the solar system. It moves, wobbles, and traces a small loop through space, tugged by ...

Astronomers have for the first time seen the birth of a magnetar - a highly magnetized, spinning neutron star - and confirmed that it's the power ...

Why does psi research provoke such strong reactions? Controversial scientific questions can trigger fear, ridicule, and ...

For decades, astronomers have used distant supernovae as cosmic lighthouses to test fundamental physics and to measure the ...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has offered Xbox staff words of reassurance following the exit of previous gaming boss Phil Spencer. Last month, Microsoft announced a huge shakeup at its gaming business, ...

Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti Returns to Chicago for Three Weeks of Programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra including Rossini's Stabat mater with the Chicago Symphony Chorus Jean ...