For the first time, scientists detect molecule critical to life in interstellar space
The chemical is known as thiepine, or 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-thione (C₆H₆S), a ring-shaped sulfur-bearing hydrocarbon produced in biochemical reactions.
When examining the molecular cloud G+0.693–0.027, a star-forming...
A new cosmic map reveals how dark matter built the universe we live in
Scientists have created the most detailed map yet of dark matter—the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe and quietly shapes everything...
AI in breast screening can find more cancers
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. For decades, mammography screening has been one of the most important tools...
How one tiny particle connects two quantum worlds
Physicists at Heidelberg University have developed a new theory that brings together two long-separate ideas in quantum physics, offering a clearer picture of how...
These shape-shifting materials could bring soft robots to life
Engineers at McGill University have developed a new class of ultra-thin, shape-shifting materials that can move, fold, and reconfigure themselves—much like animated origami.
The breakthrough...
New sodium-based smart windows could block heat without darkening rooms
As cities around the world struggle with rising energy demand, controlling heat from sunlight has become a major challenge.
A large portion of the heat...
Wireless data at 120 Gbps? Engineers say the future is already here
Engineers at the University of California, Irvine have created a new wireless transceiver that can send and receive data at speeds comparable to fiber-optic...
AI can detect prediabetes from ECG —no blood test needed
A new artificial intelligence tool called DiaCardia may soon make it possible to screen for prediabetes using only data from an electrocardiogram (ECG)—with no...
AI-powered blood test could predict type 2 diabetes early
Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of people and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
It is a warning sign that the...
How ancient microbial fossils reveal the earliest story of life on Earth
More than 3.5 billion years ago, Earth looked nothing like it does today.
The air contained no oxygen, the oceans were acidic and filled with...
This new 3D printing system could change how cars, planes, and buildings are made
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a powerful new 3D-printing system that could transform how large...
This new off-grid filter could capture nanoplastics smaller than 50 nanometers
Tiny plastic particles are turning up almost everywhere, including in drinking water.
Now, researchers in South Korea have developed a new filtration technology that can...
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Why heavy water acts so much like regular water
Water covers more than 70% of our planet, and it’s made of H₂O—two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.
But there’s also a rare...
Scientists uncover underwater fossil bed, revealing Florida’s prehistoric past
Around 500,000 years ago, a group of horses, sloths, and armadillos met an unfortunate fate when they fell into a sinkhole in Florida’s Big...
Scientists push to search for axion dark matter
Scientists from Durham University and Kings College London have presented a theoretical review in a new study strongly supporting the search for axion dark...
This backpack could power electronics by harvesting energy from walking
Hikers, soldiers and school children all know the burden of a heavy backpack.
But now, researchers have developed a prototype that not only makes loads...
MIT scientists develop a new source of quantum light
Using novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can...