Scientists have developed a new biodegradable device that can generate electricity simply by absorbing moisture from the air or even from human skin. Made from...

Scientists and engineers in Austria have developed a new type of brick wall that can be taken apart and rebuilt again after a building...

When free oxygen accumulated in Earth's atmosphere during the Great Oxygenation Event (GOE), the course of life on Earth changed forever. It created a new...

Researchers at McGill University have created a new origami-inspired structure that can transform flat sheets into smooth, curved 3D shapes that switch from soft...

Scientists in South Korea have developed a new biotechnology that uses engineered microbes to turn biodiesel waste into an important ingredient used in plastics,...

Scientists studying ancient human remains in Ethiopia may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of human cremation, dating back about 100,000 years. The discovery comes...

Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium commonly found in kimchi may help the body remove tiny plastic particles known as...

Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine. Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...

Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries. Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball...

Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations. Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...

Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath. Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...

The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms. For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...

Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in devices like phones, e-bikes, and handheld vacuums. However, these batteries have some downsides: they can wear out quickly and...

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are millisecond-long cosmic explosions that each produce the energy equivalent to the sun’s annual output. More than 15 years after the...

In the global effort to fight climate change, hydrogen is emerging as a powerful clean fuel—one that can power factories, vehicles, and even cities...

Sphalerite might not be a household name, but this unique mineral is packed with valuable secrets. Known as a zinc sulfide mineral (ZnS), sphalerite is...

The United States is gearing up for a big boost in manufacturing, thanks to new federal investments aimed at improving production technologies. This effort includes...