Scientists create “quadsqueezing” for the first time

Scientists at the University of Oxford have achieved something never done before in quantum physics: they created a new type of interaction called “quadsqueezing.” This...

Are environmental chemicals behind rising cancer in young people?

Colorectal cancer is becoming more common in younger adults, and this trend has puzzled doctors and researchers around the world. In the past, this type...

Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century

New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century. According...

Where on earth were you millions of years ago?

Have you ever wondered where your home would have been millions of years ago? A new online tool developed by an international team of Earth...

Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables

Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient. This...

Chemicals in everyday products could weaken your immune system

Many people use products every day without thinking about the chemicals inside them. Nonstick pans, stain-resistant carpets, and water-resistant clothing all contain substances designed to...

Scientists discover faster, greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries

As the world uses more smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising quickly. But recycling these batteries remains a major...

One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED

Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it. Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...

Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times

Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...

Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...

Why one side of the Milky Way is hotter than the other

Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why one side of our galaxy is warmer than the other, and the explanation is something you might...

Turning plastic waste into clean fuel using sunlight

Scientists are advancing a promising solution to two of the world’s biggest challenges – plastic pollution and clean energy – by transforming waste plastics...

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Ancient fossils reveal when complex life flourished in earth’s oceans

In a remarkable scientific achievement, researchers have accurately dated some of the world's oldest fossils of complex multicellular life. This research, led by a team...

Astronomers find “ultra-fast radio bursts” lasting millionths of a second

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy examines the discovery of what astronomers are dubbing “ultra-fast radio bursts”, a new type of fast radio...

Scientists develop new lightweight material stronger than steel

The new material is a two-dimensional polymer that self-assembles into sheets. It could be used as a lightweight, durable coating for car parts or cell...

Why some of us are early birds? Neanderthal genes may be the reason

Have you ever wondered why some people are early risers, feeling most energetic in the morning, while others are night owls? A new study suggests...
Why matter dominates the universe

Why matter dominates the universe

In a new study, researchers discovered why matter dominates the universe. They confirmed that matter and antimatter decay differently for elementary particles containing charmed quarks. The...