Atoms are the tiny building blocks of all matter, but under the right conditions, they can become giants. Scientists have found a way to use these supersized atoms, called Rydberg atoms, to create a ...

A thermometer gun is used to check the temperature of a customer as he enters a supermarket in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) That’s essentially what those thermometer guns and ...

I tested six popular thermometers and compared their ease of use, reading speed and design, and found two models I’d recommend to anyone for at-home use.

Smart fever thermometers — often shortened to just smart thermometers — offer a bit more versatility than the thermometers of yesterday. Instead of simply reading your body temperature, smart ...