The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. The best perk of Alberto Maspero’s job, he says, is the view from his window. Situated on a hill above the ancient port city of Trieste, ...

Exploring the physics phenomenon where light waves penetrate a boundary even when total internal reflection occurs. Demonstrating how these non-propagating waves exist and their crucial role in ...

Once considered a maritime myth, these towering waves can pose serious risks to ships in the open sea. Now scientists are developing ways to predict them before they strike. Katsushika Hokusai's ...

Isomalt is the secret ingredient for creating gorgeous dessert ideas. Learn how to use this versatile sugar substitute to make stunning decorations. From crystal-like candy designs to elegant dessert ...

Once thought to be sailors’ myths, rogue waves gained credibility after a towering 80-foot wall of water struck the Draupner oil platform in 1995. New research shows that these extreme waves don’t ...

Artur is a copywriter and SEO specialist, as well as a small business owner. In his free time, he loves to play computer games and is glad that he was able to connect his professional career with his ...

Sea surface temperatures in 2024 broke records and about a quarter of the world’s oceans are experiencing temperatures that qualify as a marine heat wave. By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Harry ...

One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and another was missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning. Santa Cruz County ...

Unusually high waves have been wreaking havoc on Peru's northern and central coasts. Video from Friday shows massive waves rolling over sailboats, swallowing jet skis and crashing into the coast as ...

National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists urged people to stay off some beaches in Hawaii amid waves hitting heights of up to 40 feet on Friday. Large breaking waves could cause damage in ...

SAN DIEGO — Winter charged on day one Saturday, as a dangerous northwest swell raced across the Pacific and triggered high surf alerts from Hawaii to California. The most urgent big-wave alert, a high ...

Gamma brain waves are rhythmic electric processes in nerve cells called neurons. Nerve activity in the brain allows for communication throughout the brain to carry out functions such as memory, ...