Graphene is stronger than steel and a better conductor that copper, making the two-dimensional material of particular interest to scientists.

The metamorphosis of butterflies from larvae to pupae to adulthood is a natural wonder. By investigating the developmental processes that occur within the pupa, transforming it into a butterfly, ...

For decades, quantum computing has felt like something out of science fiction — abstract, theoretical, and always “10 years away.” But in 2025, the story has changed. Quantum technology is no longer ...

Planetary scientist Scott Bolton describes his working life at the helm of NASA’s Jupiter-exploring Juno mission ...

This article, originally titled "The Man Who Discovered the Universe," is from the Summer 2025 issue of Air & Space Quarterly, the National Air and Space Museum's signature magazine that explores ...

Optical engineering is a field that thrives on precision and creativity. It requires scientists to design systems that push the limits of what is physically possible. Tilman W. Stuhlinger, PhD, has ...