Unlocking the mysteries of a meteorite with a microscope at home. We take you through the process and gear recommendations to study space rock at home or in the classroom. When you purchase through ...

While your hair tends to steal the spotlight, the skin underneath is just as important. In some cases, your scalp provides clues about your overall health or an underlying condition — especially if ...

Parents tend to learn quickly that nothing exposes generational differences like how often kids should bathe, brush their teeth, or wash their hair. When a grandmother hears that her three-year-old ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to researcher Elissia Franklin about a new study which found dangerous chemicals in some commonly used hair extensions.

Lice are small parasitic insects that live exclusively on the human scalp and feed on blood Their bodies and claws are highly specialized for gripping hair and avoiding removal They reproduce directly ...

Physicists in Leiden have built a microscope that can measure no fewer than four key properties of a material in a single scan, all with nanoscale precision. The instrument can even examine complete ...

It happens to the best of us: You scratch your head or brush your hair, and tiny flakes drift onto your favorite dark-colored outfit. Since this scenario is equally as embarrassing as it is concerning ...

You can tell a lot about a material based on the type of light shining at it: Optical light illuminates a material's surface, while X-rays reveal its internal structures and infrared captures a ...

If you've tried every hair growth hack in the book with no results, these scalp treatments from Nutrafol, The Ordinary, and more are the solution. "Incorporating a leave-in scalp treatment can make a ...

Does anyone else remember when relying on a bottle of Head & Shoulders was basically a beauty taboo? Because, same. Whether it was flakiness, dryness, or irritation, it wasn’t long ago that scalp ...

Glycolic acid isn’t just for glowing skin—it can reset your scalp, clear buildup, and boost healthier hair growth. This guide breaks down the benefits and shows you exactly how to use it safely and ...