Scientists have discovered the elusive properties hidden within promethium, a rare earth element that has remained largely ...

Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of heavy elements across the universe, suggests a new study.

Humans began creating alloys about 5,000 years ago by combining copper and tin to produce bronze. Since then, alloy design ...

ABC News contributor Father James Martin discusses the characteristics that cardinals might be looking for in the next pope.