Whale hunting in south America began 5,000 years ago—far earlier than we thought
The history of whale hunting is much older—and more global—than researchers once believed.
A new study shows that Indigenous communities living along the southern coast...
This gel-like material could boost battery life and prevent fires
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new kind of energy storage material that could make future batteries safer, more durable,...
Scientists print the world’s smallest infrared sensors—no silicon required
Engineers have created the smallest fully printed infrared light sensors ever made, opening a new path toward cheaper, smaller, and more flexible infrared technologies.
The...
How a theory of the universe helps us understand blood vessels, brains, and trees
For more than a hundred years, scientists have puzzled over a simple question: why do natural networks—like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and plant...
How a 400-year-old shark keeps its vision sharp for life
In a quiet office at the University of California, Irvine, Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk watches a grainy video on her computer.
A massive Greenland shark drifts slowly...
A new study finds a subtle dance between dark matter and neutrinos
Time again for a tale of things dark and mysterious. A tale of dark matter. It's a well-told tale, but this time it involves...
Scientists make clean hydrogen from sunlight and water—no platinum needed
Hydrogen is often described as a dream fuel for a cleaner future. When it is used, it produces only water, not carbon dioxide.
But turning...
Grasshopper wings spark a new way for robots to glide
Sometimes scientific breakthroughs begin in unlikely places. For a team of engineers and entomologists from Princeton University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it started...
Hacking the unhackable? Why quantum computers need a new kind of cybersecurity
Quantum computers are often described as the future of computing.
They promise enormous speed and power that could transform medicine, finance, materials science, and many...
Common pesticide may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from UCLA Health has found that living near areas where the pesticide chlorpyrifos was used for long periods may increase the...
Scientists find the hidden source of powerful gamma rays
When the Sun unleashes its most violent eruptions, known as solar flares, it floods space with intense radiation, including powerful gamma rays.
For decades, scientists...
Your sleep could reveal your future health, AI shows
A bad night of sleep usually means feeling tired the next day. But it could also be a warning sign for serious health problems...
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Why did ocean productivity decline abruptly 4.6 million years ago?
By drilling deep down into sediments on the ocean floor researchers can travel back in time.
A research team led from Uppsala University now presents...
Is there a quick fix for ocean acidification?
The ocean is getting more and more acidic.
Can we solve it by emptying a giant bottle of antacid into the ocean?
Acidification is threatening the...
Scientists use machine learning to unlock mysteries of quantum physics
Understanding electrons’ intricate behavior has led to discoveries that transformed society, such as the revolution in computing made possible by the invention of the...
Scientists create new biodegradable adhesive
Most adhesives today are made of plastic, but BU chemists hope a new biodegradable alternative will provide a more environmentally friendly option.
Boston University professor...
Light-controlled 3D printing could cut waste and make recycling easier
3D printing has changed the way we create custom products like hearing aids, mouth guards, and dental implants.
One common technique used is called vat...