Light can bend “smart” crystals, opening the door to futuristic devices
Scientists have discovered that a special type of material called perovskite can physically change shape when exposed to light.
This surprising behavior could lead to...
AI could predict treatment outcome of aggressive lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest-growing and most aggressive forms of cancer. Many people who are diagnosed with this disease already...
Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe
Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe.
The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...
This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer
A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...
Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the...
Did gravitational waves create dark matter? A new theory looks back to the beginning...
Scientists have long been puzzled by one of the biggest mysteries in the universe: dark matter.
Now, a new study suggests that gravitational waves—tiny ripples...
This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body
Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body.
Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...
The unseen challenges of life on the moon
For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for...
Scientists create light-activated gel that becomes 400 times more conductive
Engineers at MIT and their collaborators have created a new type of soft gel that can dramatically change how well it conducts electricity when...
New “ultra-waterproof” fabric stays dry even after heavy wear
Scientists have developed a new type of fabric that can strongly repel water even after intense use, offering a promising solution for outdoor clothing,...
AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs.
By...
Five things to know about rare earth elements
Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days.
Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships...
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Scientists uncover hidden cause of battery wear—and a simple fix
A team of researchers in South Korea has discovered a hidden reason why lithium-ion batteries wear out over time—and their findings could lead to...
“Forever chemicals” are linked to liver cancer, study finds
Researchers at the University of Southern California have found that a synthetic chemical widely present in the environment may increase the risk of liver...
How tiny additives in food might affect your gut health
Did you know that there are tiny particles in some of our food?
These particles are called metal oxide nanoparticles, and they are used as...
Are we alone? The answer might be in space dust that’s all around us
Are we alone? What if the answer they seek is dust blowing on the interstellar winds?
Where did Earth’s nitrogen come from?
New study reveals two distinct sources of life-essential element on Earth.
Where did Earth's nitrogen come from?
Rice University scientists show one primordial source of the...