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Mysterious ‘dark force’ may actually slow the growth of cosmic structures
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in science. It cannot be seen directly because it does not emit, absorb, or reflect light.
Yet...
Tiny infrared chip could detect pollution, disease, and hidden chemicals
Scientists in Australia have created a tiny device that could transform the way we detect pollution, monitor health, and identify different materials.
The new technology...
3D-printed batteries could be safer, greener, and more powerful
Lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life. They are found in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems.
Although these batteries have changed...
Simple Exercise and Protein Plan May Help Older Adults Fight Frailty
Growing older often brings new health challenges. Many older adults recover more slowly after a serious illness, a fall, or surgery. A hospital stay...
Why Are Young Adults Getting More Cancer?
For many years, cancer was seen mainly as a disease of older age. Most cancers become more common as people get older because cells...
Can Your Genes Predict the Foods You Like—and the Diseases You May Avoid?
Most people think they choose foods simply because of habit or culture. However, scientists are increasingly discovering that our genes may also play an...
Brain Diseases May Raise the Risk of Serious Head Injuries in Older People
When people think about a serious head injury, they often worry about what might happen afterward. They may fear memory problems, seizures, or other...
Nordic Walking Could Ease Depression in Just a Few Weeks
Many people think of walking as a gentle activity that mainly benefits the heart and muscles. However, scientists are increasingly discovering that physical activity...
Tiny MIT chip could help small robots navigate like experts while using almost no...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an ultra-efficient computer chip that could help tiny robots and lightweight devices create detailed...
Scientists discover hidden ‘charge trap’ that could slow next-generation solar and electronic materials
A team of researchers at Cornell University has uncovered a surprising problem in a promising class of materials known as hybrid perovskites.
The discovery could...
New electronic skin can be made onsite, bringing smarter robots and wearables closer to...
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of electronic skin that can be made directly where it is needed, potentially opening the...
Ice cream ingredient could help turn dirt into 3D-printed homes
An ingredient commonly used in ice cream may help scientists transform ordinary dirt into a new generation of environmentally friendly building materials.
Researchers at the...
Astronomers discover giant ‘bow and arrow’ galaxy stretching 1.8 million light-years across
Astronomers have discovered a strange and spectacular galaxy that looks like a giant bow and arrow stretching across space.
The unusual object, named RAD-BAARG (Bow-And-Arrow...
AI Discovers Hidden Ways High Blood Pressure Damages the Organs
High blood pressure is often called a silent condition because many people have it for years without feeling sick.
A person may feel completely healthy...
Why Low Blood Pressure Could Be an Overlooked Warning Sign for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that slowly destroys memory, thinking abilities, and the capacity to perform everyday tasks.
As...
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New wearable glove lets people feel their data through heat and touch
Most of us experience data by looking at screens filled with charts, graphs and numbers.
But what if you could actually feel your data instead...
Scientists create a self-powered sensor that stretches nearly seven times its length
Imagine wearing a lightweight patch that can monitor your heartbeat, breathing and movements for long periods without ever needing a battery.
Or imagine robots with...
The universe’s famous ‘pink planet’ has salty clouds in its sky
Astronomers have discovered an unexpected surprise on the famous “Pink Planet,” a strange world known as GJ504b.
Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST),...
New AI system predicts robberies in US Cities with more than 86% accuracy
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that can predict robberies and other crimes more accurately than several existing methods.
By studying where...
New Mars rock discovery could reveal secrets of the red planet’s ancient past
Scientists have discovered a completely new type of rock from Mars and, for the first time, identified the mineral garnet in a Martian sample.
The...