AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit
What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...
Scientists find a hidden “aging clock” in human sperm—and it may affect the next...
Scientists have discovered a previously hidden biological “aging clock” in human sperm, revealing a new way that a father’s age might influence the health...
Scientists create world’s smallest capacitor to measure motion at quantum level
Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have created the world’s smallest capacitor—and while it may sound like a niche engineering feat, it...
Scientists discover an “impossible” state of matter that rewrites the rules of quantum physics
Researchers at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have discovered a new and unexpected state of matter in a quantum material—one that challenges long-held...
Common tattoo inks may contain toxic metals, study finds
A new study led by UNSW Sydney has found that every tattoo ink sample tested from major international brands failed to meet European Union...
Enceladus plumes may hold a clear clue to ocean habitability
How can scientists estimate the pH level of Enceladus’ subsurface ocean without landing on its surface?
This is what a recently submitted study hopes to...
Smart windows made from wood could slash energy bills and block UV rays
What if your window could block harmful UV rays, keep your home cooler or warmer, and adjust to sunlight all by itself—without using any...
New ultra-fast quantum device could power 6G communications
Scientists have taken an important step toward the ultra-fast technologies expected to power future 6G communications.
A research team affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of...
Why some people can stay sharp at 80
Scientists have long wondered why some people stay mentally sharp well into their 80s or beyond, while others develop Alzheimer’s disease and other memory...
How an ultrathin coating could unlock the future of lithium metal batteries
A team of scientists has found a surprisingly simple way to solve one of the biggest problems holding back next-generation lithium batteries.
By adding an...
A swinging tube in the sea could offer a simpler way to harvest ocean...
Ocean currents carry vast amounts of energy, but turning that motion into electricity has always been a technical challenge.
Most existing designs rely on underwater...
AI can predict fall risk in older people in belly scans
A new study from Mayo Clinic shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help spot people who may be more likely to fall—even as early...
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Scientists create room-temperature quantum-like computer
From scheduling flights to planning delivery routes or arranging phone networks, many everyday challenges come down to what scientists call combinatorial optimization problems.
These are...
Scientists discover new 210-million-year-old lungfish species
A new species of lungfish, discovered in Zimbabwe, could change how we understand the evolution of these unique animals.
The fossil, named Ferganoceratodus edwardsi, honors...
Scientists create a chameleon material that changes shape and strength on demand
Imagine a material that can change its shape and how hard or soft it is, just like magic. This isn't a scene from a...
How cutting down trees increases mercury pollution
In a revealing study from MIT, scientists have found a new twist in the tale of global deforestation: it's not just about losing trees,...
New quantum computer sheds light on the secrets of the universe
Scientists have taken a big step toward understanding the tiny particles and forces that make up everything in the universe.
A team from the University...