The intensity of waves in a three-dimensional material that has a high degree of disorder does not drop off exponentially — rather it exhibits a step-like change. The interaction of waves with ...

Imagine working in your office while the sun is shining outside. Thinking about what you could be doing instead of working is an example of "counterfactual thinking". New research in primates has ...

NEW DELHI: The intensity and frequency of heat waves are going to increase in the future due to climate change and governments need to act now to prevent worse impacts on public health and food ...

Terahertz (THz) waves fall between microwave and infrared radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, oscillating at frequencies of between 100 billion and 30 trillion cycles per second. These waves ...

In 2011, Hurricane Irene brushed the coast of Florida. University of Miami atmospheric scientists have for the first time measured gravity waves inside hurricanes, which could provide a new way to ...

As the planet continues to warm, multi-day heat waves are projected to increase in frequency, length and intensity. The additive effects of these extreme heat events overwhelm emergency service ...

Viagra has revolutionised sex lives all over the world. But the little blue pill has some side effects that can include nasal congestion, dizziness and sudden hearing loss. Now scientists say they ...