New 3D concrete technology could transform how buildings are made
As cities become more crowded and construction companies struggle to find enough workers, the building industry is searching for faster and more efficient ways...
Ancient DNA reveals Europe’s last hunter-gatherers survived until 2500 BCE
New research using ancient DNA has revealed that hunter-gatherer communities in parts of northwestern Europe survived far longer than previously believed — continuing their...
How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed.
What puzzled engineers...
How an ancient ocean floor turned Arkansas into a shark foss treasure
More than 300 million years ago, much of what is now Arkansas lay beneath a shallow sea.
Today, that ancient seafloor has made the region...
New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative
As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...
Astronomers spot one of the earliest galaxy clusters ever discovered
Astronomers using two of NASA’s most powerful space telescopes have discovered a massive cluster of galaxies forming much earlier in the universe than scientists...
5,300-year-old drill discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology
A small metal object discovered more than a century ago is changing what scientists know about ancient Egyptian technology.
Researchers from Newcastle University and the...
Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return
A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...
Did two moons crash to create Titan? New study uncovers dramatic origin story
Saturn’s giant moon Titan and the planet’s famous rings may share a dramatic origin story.
A new study suggests that Titan could have formed when...
Think before you type: Study warns AI chats may expose your private life
As artificial intelligence chat tools become part of daily life at work, school, and home, many people may be sharing more personal information than...
New 3D printing ink made from wood waste can be recycled with water
3D printing has changed how products are designed and manufactured, allowing engineers and designers to create complex objects layer by layer from digital models.
The...
New tree-inspired cooling method could solve AI data center heat crisis
Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, but it comes with a hidden cost: enormous heat.
Modern AI data centers pack thousands of powerful processors into...
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Scientists find new way to recover rare metals from coal ash for clean energy
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy sources, the demand for rare earth elements (REEs) is rising rapidly.
These metals are essential for producing green...
Why seagulls don’t want your chips as much as you might think
Have you been to the beach this summer?
I took my daughter there the other day and got her a pasty for lunch.
She was happily...
Scientists unravel the mysteries of an ancient galaxy
In a remarkable discovery last September, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) uncovered an ancient, massive galaxy named JWST-ER1g.
This galaxy, found to have formed...
Scientists 3D print biomedical parts with supersonic speed
Forget glue, screws, heat or other traditional bonding methods.
A Cornell University-led collaboration has developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by...
Japanese tit bird communicates with wing gestures
In a new study from the University of Tokyo, researchers have unveiled a fascinating aspect of avian behavior: the Japanese tit, a small bird...