Archaeologists discover second-largest Roman olive oil mill ever found in Tunisia
Archaeologists working in the Kasserine region of central Tunisia have uncovered one of the most impressive industrial sites of the Roman Empire: the second-largest...
Tiny atomic patterns could supercharge future electronics
Scientists studying ultra-thin semiconductor materials have made a surprising discovery that could change the way we design electronic devices, from lasers to future quantum...
Earth’s oldest signs of life hidden in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks, study finds
Scientists have uncovered new chemical clues that life existed on Earth more than 3.3 billion years ago—much earlier than many previous estimates.
Even more surprising,...
New wearable tech could let you control robots with simple gestures—even while running
Imagine being able to control a robot just by moving your arm, even if you’re running, riding in a car or being bounced around...
Humans, apes, and Neanderthals have been kissing for millions of years, study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that kissing is far older than most people imagine.
According to the research, kissing likely evolved...
How dark energy changed cosmology forever
Let’s rewind the clock back…oh, I don’t know, let’s say a hundred years. It was 1917, and Einstein had just developed his general theory...
Scientists develop ultra-thin coating that could prevent corrosion for years
MIT researchers have created a new type of polymer film that is so tightly sealed it can stop even the smallest gas molecules from...
How Neanderthal DNA helps explain why our faces look the way they do
Every human face is different, but scientists still know surprisingly little about how our DNA shapes these differences.
To learn more, researchers are turning to...
Scientists discover low-cost way to recover lithium from battery waste
Lithium is one of the most important materials in modern technology.
It powers rechargeable batteries for phones, laptops, electric cars, and large-scale energy storage.
But lithium...
Scientists convert methane into valuable bioactive molecules for the first time
Natural gas is one of the most abundant energy resources on Earth, and most of it is made of methane along with smaller amounts...
Could mass come from the shape of space instead of the Higgs Boson?
In modern physics, the Higgs boson is famous for giving particles their mass.
But a new study suggests an entirely different possibility: mass might come...
New ultra-strong, lightweight metal could transform future aircraft
Scientists at the University of Toronto have created a new metal composite that is remarkably strong, incredibly light, and able to withstand temperatures as...
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Chemical exposure in plastics linked to worldwide death in heart disease
A new global study has found that daily exposure to a chemical used in many plastic products may be linked to more than 365,000...
Scientists discover a fresh twist on kombucha by fermenting fruit juice
Kombucha, the fizzy and tangy drink made by fermenting tea, has become a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing and health-boosting beverage.
But now,...
Breast milk sugar helps protect babies from Group B strep infection
Group B strep (GBS) are bacteria found normally in vagina, intestine and rectal area in about 33% of healthy pregnant women. Most pregnant women...
Scientists find first local extinction in the U.S. due to sea level rise
The United States has experienced its first known local extinction due to sea level rise, with the loss of the Key Largo tree cactus.
This...
Scientists make skin transparent with food dye
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking technique to make skin and other tissues transparent using a simple food-safe dye.
This new method, which...