Scientists ask AI to generate human bodies—and the results reveal clear biases
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that today’s artificial intelligence image generators often reproduce—and even exaggerate—common stereotypes about the human...
Earthquakes spark hidden life boom beneath Yellowstone, Study Finds
Nearly a third of Earth’s living mass exists underground, in dark environments where sunlight never reaches.
Instead of relying on photosynthesis, these deep-living microbes survive...
Scientists turn old clothes into super-strong cement
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania have found an innovative way to turn unwanted clothing into something extremely useful: stronger, more...
56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped...
Around 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter.
Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere drastically increased and global...
Scientists shrink OLEDs to nano-size, unlocking ultra-sharp displays
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created some of the smallest light-emitting diodes ever made—so tiny that thousands of them could fit inside a single...
Africa’s forests are now releasing more carbon than they absorb, scientists warn
Africa’s forests, once powerful natural defenders against climate change, have begun releasing more carbon dioxide than they capture, according to a major new study.
The...
Prehistoric humans may have kept wolves on an isolated island, study finds
Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that humans living thousands of years ago may have kept wolves close by—long before dogs became our loyal companions.
The...
Stretchable screens take a big leap forward with new smart materials
Imagine a digital screen that can bend, twist, and stretch like skin—wrapping smoothly around your wrist, fitting onto medical implants, or even covering robots...
Stars surprisingly survive near the Milky Way’s black hole, study finds
Astronomers have long believed that the region around the Milky Way’s central black hole, Sagittarius A*, is one of the most dangerous places in...
New “smart” photodetectors can recognize materials instantly—just by catching light
Scientists at UCLA and UC Berkeley have created a groundbreaking type of image sensor that can recognize materials and objects the moment light hits...
Magnetic fields help soft robots move smarter and last longer
Soft robots—machines made from flexible, squishy materials—are designed to move gently and adapt to tight or delicate spaces.
They can glide through water, squeeze into...
Meteorites are ancient time capsules that reveal how our solar system was born
When a meteor flashes across the night sky, it’s more than a beautiful streak of light.
It’s a delivery from deep space—an ancient piece of...
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Showiest male primates may have smallest testicles
In a new study, scientists found that male primates who are equipped with all the bells and whistles to attract a female mate may...
Scientists create powerful magnets to de-freeze quantum computing
Quantum computers are like super-smart calculators that can solve really tough problems much faster than regular computers.
They could change the world by helping us...
New fabric could help keep you cool in the summer, even without air conditioning
Air conditioning feels great on a hot summer day, but cooling homes and buildings uses considerable electricity.
Now, scientists have developed a cool new...
What are PFAS?
Chemicals called PFAS are sometimes in the news.
PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS are widely used and long-lasting. They’re found in everyday items like...
New cooling glass could slash indoor heat and energy use, tackling global warming
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a groundbreaking "cooling glass" to fight against rising global temperatures.
This new technology, which works without electricity,...