Scientists recover the world’s oldest RNA from a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth
For the first time in history, scientists have extracted and decoded RNA molecules from the remains of an Ice Age woolly mammoth.
The breakthrough, achieved...
Tiny biological gates could power future ion-based computers
Scientists have discovered how microscopic pores made from proteins—tiny holes found in cell membranes—can act like electrical gates.
This finding could open the door to...
Spray 3D printing could reinvent how we build earthquake-proof buildings
Concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the building industry by cutting costs and construction time.
However, most current systems use an extrusion-based method, laying down concrete...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...
Scientists create eco-friendly way to recover lithium directly from used batteries
As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used batteries piling up around the world is rapidly increasing.
Recycling these batteries efficiently is a...
New material could make car speakers sound perfect for every passenger
Anyone who has turned up the music in a car knows that sound doesn’t always reach everyone the same way.
The driver might enjoy perfect...
The rust that could reveal alien life
Iron rusts.
On Earth, this common chemical reaction often signals the presence of something far more interesting than just corroding metal for example, living microorganisms...
The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000s dotcom crash—with some important differences
If last week's trillion-dollar slide of major tech stocks felt familiar, it's because we've been here before—when hype about innovation last ran headlong into...
Eco-friendly” bamboo dishes may not be so safe after all, study warns
Bamboo cups and plates are often sold as green, natural alternatives to plastic tableware.
But a new study shows that many of these “eco-friendly” dishes...
Bacterial spores could create self-healing, sustainable building materials
Scientists are bringing the concept of “living materials” one step closer to reality by using one of nature’s toughest survivors—bacterial spores.
A team of researchers,...
Ancient wallaby’s strong legs paved the way for kangaroo evolution
Australia’s kangaroos and wallabies are famous for their powerful hops, but how did they develop such extraordinary legs?
New research from Flinders University has uncovered...
How life first got moving: Scientists reveal nature’s earliest motor
Billions of years ago, long before animals, plants, or even complex cells existed, tiny bacteria developed one of nature’s first engines.
This ancient motor allowed...
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Planets without plate tectonics could still be habitable
It has been thought that the existence of plate tectonics has been a significant factor in the shaping of our planet and the evolution...
What makes planets habitable? Moons may tell us
Earth's moon is vitally important in making Earth the planet we know today:
The moon controls the length of the day and ocean tides, which...
Scientists decode the smell of dark chocolate
Chocolate is one of the most-consumed treats around the world, and the smell alone is usually enough to evoke strong cravings from even the...
Scientists discover high-temperature multiferroic, paving the way for next-gen electronics
Multiferroic materials, which have the special ability to connect magnetism and electricity, are now one step closer to real-world applications.
While most of these materials...
How to control friction in topological insulators
Topological insulators are innovative materials that conduct electricity on the surface, but act as insulators on the inside.
Physicists at the University of Basel and...