Tough fungi could survive the journey to Mars, study finds
Fungi are already known for being tough, but new research suggests that some types might be strong enough to survive the long and harsh...
Exploding stars, black holes, and the forbidden gap
When the first gravitational wave (GW) was detected back in 2015, scientists said they had opened a new window into the Universe.
While most of...
Air-stable solid-state batteries could transform electric vehicles forever
Scientists have taken an important step toward building safer and faster batteries by solving a key problem that has slowed progress for years.
A research...
New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early
For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working.
These tests can show whether organs like the liver...
Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity.
This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...
NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating
On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...
Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle
Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...
Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells
Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing.
In...
New ‘nano cage’ could clean PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water
Toxic chemicals known as PFAS have become a growing concern around the world. These substances are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not...
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...
This simple fruit wash could make produce safer and last longer
A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia has developed a new way to clean fruit that could make it both safer...
Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan
A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives.
The research,...
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Common household cleaning products could harm your health, study finds
A recent study published in Chemosphere by scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found alarming evidence regarding the potential health risks posed...
How laser-controlled liquid metals are revolutionizing robotics
In a thrilling development from The University of Queensland (UQ), researchers are pushing the boundaries of robotics with a new kind of 4D printing...
Why are mosquitos so obsessed with me?
If you feel like mosquitos flock to you over everyone else at the barbecue… you’re not imagining it.
Some people are more attractive to mosquitos...
Scientists map energy of solar radiation in Martian space
A team of international scientists has created the first complete energy spectrum of high-energy protons during a solar eruption near Mars.
This breakthrough deepens our...
Scientists create a rubber block that can count
Physicists Martin van Hecke and Lennard Kwakernaak from Leiden University and AMOLF Amsterdam have come up with a rubber block that can count and...