Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience
Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world.
Many parents and health experts have worried that...
Mysterious cosmic rays are challenging what scientists thought they knew about the universe
Millions of years ago, a massive star exploded somewhere far away in our galaxy.
During this violent event, called a supernova, the dying star blasted...
New wearable glove lets people feel their data through heat and touch
Most of us experience data by looking at screens filled with charts, graphs and numbers.
But what if you could actually feel your data instead...
Scientists create a self-powered sensor that stretches nearly seven times its length
Imagine wearing a lightweight patch that can monitor your heartbeat, breathing and movements for long periods without ever needing a battery.
Or imagine robots with...
The universe’s famous ‘pink planet’ has salty clouds in its sky
Astronomers have discovered an unexpected surprise on the famous “Pink Planet,” a strange world known as GJ504b.
Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST),...
New AI system predicts robberies in US Cities with more than 86% accuracy
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that can predict robberies and other crimes more accurately than several existing methods.
By studying where...
How AI is helping referees make faster and more accurate calls at the World...
More than 1.5 billion people around the world are expected to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
With so many fans carefully watching every...
AI could detect early heart disease in ECGs with 94% accuracy
Artificial intelligence is already changing the way people search for information, translate languages, and communicate. Now, researchers believe the same technology could also help...
New AI vision technology delivers sharper images while using 16 times less memory
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to see and understand the world around us.
From facial recognition on smartphones to self-driving cars and humanoid robots,...
Why ketchup suddenly pours: Scientists discover the hidden physics of soft materials
Almost everyone has experienced the frustration of trying to get ketchup out of a bottle. At first, nothing happens.
The ketchup seems almost solid and...
Scientists create brain-like electronic device that can sense, remember and forget
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new light-sensitive electronic device that works more like the human brain.
The innovation could lead to artificial...
New electronic ‘nose’ can tell when your food is spoiled
Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat.
If milk smells fine or leftovers don't seem off,...
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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...
Scientists discover lost world of early ancestors in billion-year-old rocks
The discovery of a “lost world” of ancient organisms that lived in Earth’s waterways at least 1.6 billion years ago could change our understanding of our earliest ancestors.
Scientists create “sticky” diamond layers for quantum and electronics devices
Diamonds are known for their durability, thermal efficiency, and stability, making them ideal materials for electronics and quantum devices.
However, diamonds are challenging to integrate...
X-rays may save Henry VIII’s revered ship, the Mary Rose
The crown jewel of Henry VIII’s 16th century fleet was its flagship, the venerable Mary Rose.
More than 500 years after its launch, the vessel...
White dwarf stars could create surprisingly common long lived habitable zones
A new study by Manuel Barrientos and colleagues from the University of Oklahoma reveals that between 0.6% and 2.5% of white dwarfs in our...