This Tiny Diamond Defect Could Make Quantum Computers More Practical
Researchers have discovered a new type of defect inside diamonds that could solve one of the biggest challenges facing quantum technology.
The newly identified structure...
Simple Oil Droplets Can Change Shape and Swallow Their Surroundings, Study Finds
Scientists at New York University have created tiny oil droplets that behave in surprisingly life-like ways.
Without using genes, proteins or any of the complex...
Scientists Unlock Nature’s Secret to Turning Air into Plant Food
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, yet most plants and animals cannot use it directly.
Before nitrogen can help build proteins, DNA and...
New Nano Sensor Can Recognize Molecules by Remembering the Past
Scientists have developed a tiny sensor that does something unusual: it can "remember" the molecules it has previously encountered.
Inspired by the way living systems...
AI Could Help Detect Heart Failure Before Symptoms Become Severe
Many people with heart failure do not realise they have the condition until it has already caused significant damage.
Early symptoms such as tiredness, breathlessness,...
Pine Bark and Sea Sponge Compounds Could Defeat Drug-Resistant Malaria
Scientists are developing a new generation of medicines that could fight malaria and babesiosis, two diseases caused by parasites that are becoming increasingly resistant...
New Water Purification Method Cuts PFAS Levels by 87%
Scientists have developed a new technology that uses tiny magnetic particles to remove harmful "forever chemicals" from contaminated water.
The approach not only captures a...
New method could slash the energy needed for future computer memory
As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and widely used, the amount of data being created every day is growing at an extraordinary pace.
Every AI...
Hidden black hole blast revealed years later by a powerful radio glow
Astronomers have uncovered remarkable new evidence of a rare "missing-link" black hole after detecting a powerful burst of radio waves that continued growing brighter...
Researchers Build a Stealth Cyberattack to Help Stop Future Hackers
Cybersecurity researchers have created a new type of cyberattack—not to cause harm, but to help protect some of the world's most important computer systems.
By...
Scientists Uncover A New Magnetic Behavior That Could Help Build Faster Computers
A team of researchers has found new evidence that an unusual type of magnetism may exist in an ultrathin quantum material, a discovery that...
This Green Concrete Survives 800°C While Cutting Carbon Emissions
Concrete is one of the world's most widely used building materials, forming the backbone of homes, bridges, tunnels and other important infrastructure.
However, making traditional...
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Scientists develop earthquake-resistant sealing material inspired by fossilization
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to seal cracks in rocks, inspired by the natural process of fossilization.
This new "concretion-forming resin" can create durable...
Why do some mammals live longer? The secret lies in brain size and immune...
Have you ever wondered why cats tend to live longer than dogs, or why whales can live for over a century while mice barely...
Scientists find the cure for No. 1 killer of citrus trees
New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent...
Scientists push to search for axion dark matter
Scientists from Durham University and Kings College London have presented a theoretical review in a new study strongly supporting the search for axion dark...
Supermassive Black Hole Blasts Shock Waves Across 300,000 Light-Years, New Study Finds
Black holes are famous for pulling in everything that gets too close, including gas, dust, and even light.
But new research shows they can also...