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T-shirt printing method could lead to greener air conditioning systems
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, food, and electronics cool.
But the refrigerants they use can cause several problems.
These specialized fluids...
Scientists build bird-inspired robot that floats on wind without propellers
Drones have become incredibly useful for photography, inspections, and deliveries.
They are highly maneuverable and can hover in one place, but they have a major...
Scientists discover a simpler way to build high-energy fluoride batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles.
But as the world's demand for energy storage keeps growing, scientists are searching for...
Scientists discover magnetic fields guiding the birth of stars
How do stars form?
Scientists know that stars are born when huge clouds of cold gas in space collapse under their own gravity.
But one mystery...
What if you could reset your fingerprint like a password?
Fingerprints, face scans, and iris scans are becoming increasingly common for unlocking phones, logging into bank accounts, and accessing secure buildings.
Many people see biometrics...
New 75-kilogram towing gear could transform maritime rescue operations
When a large ship loses power at sea, every minute matters.
Strong winds and rough waves can quickly push a disabled vessel toward rocks, shallow...
Extreme Sugar-Free Diets May Affect Gut Health
Sugar has developed a bad reputation in recent years. Many people are trying to avoid it because excessive sugar consumption has been associated with...
Can Doctors Put the Brain into a Safe ‘Hibernation’ After a Stroke?
A stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and long-term disability. Every year, millions of people experience a stroke, and many...
Could Eating Within a 9-Hour Window Help Prevent Diabetes?
For many people, trying to eat healthier can feel overwhelming. Advice about calories, portion sizes, carbohydrates, and nutrition labels can seem complicated and difficult...
The Hidden Chemicals in Vapes May Strongly Harm Your Heart
Many vaping products are designed to feel cool and refreshing when they are inhaled. This cooling sensation is one reason why some people find...
Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Effectively Prevent Bone Loss
Menopause is a natural stage of life that every woman goes through. It marks the end of menstrual periods and usually happens between the...
Sticky Gel from Jackfruit Could Fight Tooth Loss
Losing teeth is often considered a normal part of aging, but in many cases it happens because of disease rather than age itself.
One of...
Second-Hand Smoke Can Leave Cancer-Causing Metal in the Body
Many people believe that avoiding smoking is enough to protect themselves from the dangers of cigarettes.
However, scientists continue to find evidence that simply breathing...
Why Two People with Similar Alzheimer’s Risk May Age Differently
Alzheimer's disease remains one of the world's greatest medical challenges. The disease gradually damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday activities.
Despite...
Tiny Organ Ignored for Decades May Predict How Long You Can Live
Most people have never heard of the thymus, and even many scientists paid relatively little attention to it for years.
The organ is small, sits...
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New electronic ‘nose’ can tell when your food is spoiled
Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat.
If milk smells fine or leftovers don't seem off,...
More than 30 giant dust devils spotted twisting through ancient Martian canyons
The European Space Agency (ESA) has captured remarkable new images of dozens of giant dust devils swirling across an ancient canyon system on Mars.
The...
Ancient black holes may be triggering exploding stars across the universe, study finds
Scientists are exploring a fascinating idea: some of the brilliant stellar explosions seen across the universe may have been triggered by tiny black holes...
New artificial photosynthesis system makes solar fuel without batteries
Researchers in Japan have developed a new artificial photosynthesis system that can produce solar fuel more reliably under changing sunlight conditions without using batteries.
The...
Lava planet has hydrogen-rich, active atmosphere
It’s 2158, and you’re chugging away on your PhD in Planetary Volcanology from the University of Utopia Planitia on Mars. Graduate students still get...