Why subway systems are getting hotter—and why commuters are feeling it
For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat.
A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...
Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD
A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...
Negative light breakthrough could hide data transfers in plain sight
Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to send digital information that is almost impossible to detect.
The technique uses a phenomenon called “negative...
AI could detect more breast cancers, study finds
Breast cancer screening is one of the most important tools doctors have for finding cancer early, when treatment is more likely to succeed.
In the...
A 10-cent robot? New method could make soft robotics much cheaper
Engineers at the University of Oxford have developed a remarkably simple and inexpensive way to build soft robots.
Using common laboratory tools and low-cost materials,...
Tiny zircon crystals reveal new secrets about Earth’s earliest history
Scientists still have many questions about the earliest years of our planet.
Earth formed about 4.55 billion years ago, but almost no rocks from that...
Smart clothes could track your health and charge your phone one day
Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep.
But scientists believe...
Climate change could wipe out 20% of Colombia’s cocoa land by 2050, study warns
Colombia may lose nearly one-fifth of the land currently suitable for growing cocoa by 2050, according to a new scientific study.
The research suggests that...
Why dance tracks dominate TikTok while love songs rule Spotify
What makes a song become a hit today?
While listeners certainly play a role, new research suggests that streaming platforms and their algorithms also have...
AI-evolved robots can survive damage and rebuild themselves in the wild
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a new kind of robot that can adapt, recover from damage, and keep moving even after being broken...
Scientists grow chickpeas in “moon dirt,” opening the door to farming on the Moon
As NASA prepares for future missions that could send astronauts back to the Moon, scientists are trying to answer an important question: what will...
Why electric cars lose range in cold weather—and what drivers can do about it
Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...
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This reactor turns carbon dioxide into pure liquid fuel
An electrocatalysis reactor recycles carbon dioxide to produce pure liquid fuel solutions using electricity.
The scientists behind the invention hope it will become an...
What are forever chemicals, and do they last forever?
Forever chemicals are known for being water-, heat- and oil-resistant, which makes them useful in everything from rain jackets to firefighting foams.
But the chemistry...
Earth’s ancient weak magnetic field may have fueled the rise of life
Millions of years ago, during a period called the Ediacaran, from about 635 to 541 million years ago, Earth experienced a dramatic increase in...
MIT scientists pioneer a technique to place atoms closer than ever, expanding quantum possibilities
Physicists at MIT have made a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum physics by developing a new method that allows atoms to be...
The smell of old books could help preserve them
Old books give off a complex mélange of odors, ranging from pleasant (almonds, caramel and chocolate) to nasty (formaldehyde, old clothes and trash).
Detecting early...