New ‘nano cage’ could clean PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water
Toxic chemicals known as PFAS have become a growing concern around the world. These substances are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not...
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...
This simple fruit wash could make produce safer and last longer
A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia has developed a new way to clean fruit that could make it both safer...
Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan
A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives.
The research,...
Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early
Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body.
For example, when doctors check how a...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery
Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...
Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”
Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use.
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones.
Some claim to produce negative ions in...
Scientists create materials that can walk, crawl, and move on their own
Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them.
But scientists...
Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it
Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...
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Scientists find new way to generate photon pairs on a chip
Researchers have developed a new method to efficiently generate photon pairs on a chip, which could significantly improve quantum technologies such as quantum communication,...
Scientists discover a nucleus that can change its shape with just a tiny nudge
Researchers at Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) have made a fascinating discovery: a tiny atomic nucleus can exist in two...
Scientists find a green way to recycle non-stick Teflon into useful materials
Teflon—the famous non-stick coating found on frying pans and countless industrial products—has long been considered nearly impossible to recycle.
But now, scientists in the UK...
Bats use ‘sound maps’ to navigate long distances, study finds
Imagine being dropped in complete darkness three kilometers from home with only a flashlight to guide you.
Could you find your way back?
For echolocating bats,...
Scientists discover how quantum entangled photons react to earth’s spin
A team of researchers, led by Philip Walther at the University of Vienna, has made an exciting discovery about quantum entangled photons and how...