AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds

Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...

This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips

Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering. It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...

AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...

AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...

Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals

During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals. A study of ancient...

How we turned plastic waste into vinegar

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport. But...

Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently

How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs? Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...

Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%

Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...

Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars

Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. When combined with renewable...

Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment. These chemicals have been...

Scientists discover one of the oldest stars ever, with almost no iron

Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe. The star, named PicII-503,...

Scientists create energy-efficient AI chip that mimics brain-style computing

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of computer hardware inspired by how the human brain processes information. The...

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Why the carbon in your body and the oxygen you breathe came from ancient...

Where did the carbon in our bodies and the oxygen we breathe come from? Astronomers have been asking this question for decades, and a new...

3D-printed twisting metal could make car crashes much safer

Scientists from Scotland and Italy have created a new type of 3D-printed material that could greatly improve safety in car crashes. The material, made from...

How quantum squeezing makes discoveries clearer

Do you remember those days when you’re in a video meeting and the internet is terrible? Sometimes, we simply lower the video quality to hear...

Scientists discover ‘magic switch’ metal for future quantum devices

In a remarkable scientific advancement, researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a unique phenomenon in a special metal known as purple bronze. This...

Scientists discover flexible and energy-efficient solution for gas separation

Separating gases is a critical process in many industries, from medical oxygen and nitrogen production to carbon capture and natural gas purification. However, this process...