Why humans and mice smell the world in nearly the same way
Have you ever picked up a piece of fruit and taken one deep sniff to see if it was ripe?
It turns out that mice...
Astronomers characterize improbable system shaped by brown dwarf
While studying planets beyond our Solar System (6,316 confirmed exoplanets and counting), scientists have discovered some very interesting systems.
Consider TOI-201, a compact system populated...
New catalyst converts plant waste into high-value chemicals with nearly 100% efficiency
Scientists have developed a new way to turn plant waste into useful chemicals, bringing us one step closer to replacing some fossil fuel-based products...
Hidden electron patterns may hold the secret to superconductivity
Superconductivity is one of the most exciting mysteries in modern physics. It allows electricity to flow through a material without losing any energy as...
Scientists discover a new pangolin species hidden in the Himalayas for nearly 200 years
Scientists have confirmed that a little-known Himalayan pangolin is a separate species, ending a mystery that has lasted for nearly 190 years.
The discovery could...
Nearby super Earth could host life after all
In 2024, astronomers detected a rocky exoplanet, GJ 3378b, orbiting a red dwarf sun just 25 light-years from Earth in the direction of the...
Ancient diamonds uncover Earth’s hidden secret for preserving life’s essential element
Two unusual diamonds found deep inside the Earth are helping scientists answer a long-standing question about how our planet has remained suitable for life.
The...
Scientists turn horror movie soundtracks into a new safety tool for humans
What if music could warn you about danger before you even saw it?
Inspired by the suspenseful soundtracks used in horror movies, researchers at the...
Scientists create smart battery material that stops energy loss
Lithium-sulfur batteries have long been seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy storage.
They could store much more energy...
Scientists create color-changing robot skin that can see and feel touch
Imagine a robot that can not only see the world but also "see" the feeling of touch.
Scientists have now developed a new material that...
AI Eye Scan Can Detect Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Thyroid Disease in Seconds
A routine eye photograph could soon become one of the fastest ways to check your overall health.
Scientists have created an artificial intelligence program that...
New 4D printing method creates wind turbine blades that are 80% lighter
Researchers at Concordia University have developed a new manufacturing method that could make small wind turbines lighter, cheaper, and more efficient.
Their new approach uses...
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New material could convert low energy light into higher energy light
A group of scientists and engineers, including researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, have developed a groundbreaking material that has the potential...
Rare metal helped ancient life thrive long before oxygen filled Earth
More than three billion years ago, life on Earth faced a difficult problem.
The planet’s oceans contained only tiny amounts of molybdenum, a rare metal...
Scientists discover magnetic fields guiding the birth of stars
How do stars form?
Scientists know that stars are born when huge clouds of cold gas in space collapse under their own gravity.
But one mystery...
Ancient diamonds uncover Earth’s hidden secret for preserving life’s essential element
Two unusual diamonds found deep inside the Earth are helping scientists answer a long-standing question about how our planet has remained suitable for life.
The...
A one-atom-thick fix could finally unlock diamond electronics
Diamonds are famous for their beauty, but their real superpower may lie in electronics.
Beyond sparkle, diamond is one of the toughest and most efficient...



















