A tech startup on a mission to make modern commercial and housing estates energy neutral has outfitted the headquarters of a Dutch bank with the world's first commercial, fully transparent solar-power-generating windows.

For school-aged youth, access to a gun can increase their risk for becoming a victim of or for committing a violent crime, including suicide and homicide.

A new fossil find, named Coronodon havensteini, helps explain the unusual eating habits of the blue whale.

A new archaeological survey at Avebury, England, reveals that one of the largest prehistoric stone circles may have once been a smaller square.

After a person quits smoking, the lungs can heal to a certain extent.

Unicorns are among the most popular mythical creatures. Across many cultures, they have long symbolized purity.

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Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

Millions of Americans believe brown cows produce chocolate milk? The way the media reported this factoid raises questions about science literacy – but different ones than you may think.

From inefficient grids, shortfalls in policy, and even an eclipse, solar-energy collection faces no shortage of hurdles. Scientists have discovered another stumbling block: air pollution. 

It's not just an old wives' tale: Staring at the sun for too long can permanently damage detailed vision, evidence suggests.

Scientists and engineers at Future Con described the latest discoveries in nanotechnology that are fueling research in space travel and in medicine.

By replicating the function of the human brain's 100 trillion synapses, scientists hope to boost the versatility of artificial neural networks.

Forensic techniques that are used to solve modern homicide cases helped American anthropologists reveal family resemblances in 2,000-year-old skulls from the Roman Empire.

Genies are supernatural beings, but not necessarily the generous wish-fulfilling servants who live in lamps.