Why some people’s high blood pressure never improves—and how AI could change that
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. In the United States alone, millions of adults live with...
Scientists create a 3D-printing resin that can be reused again and again
3D printing has moved far beyond science fiction and is now part of everyday life.
Affordable printers allow people to create everything from toys and...
Scientists use microcombs to achieve 112 Gbps wireless link for future 6G networks
The race to build faster wireless networks has just taken a major step forward.
Researchers at Tokushima University have successfully demonstrated an ultra-fast wireless connection...
New electrode design could make hydrogen energy systems far more powerful
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of air electrode that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of reversible solid oxide...
Scientists discover a new way to spot alien life by looking for hidden patterns
For many years, scientists searching for life beyond Earth have focused on one main question: what kinds of molecules should they look for on...
Scientists develop fast new method to mass-produce high-efficiency solar panels
Solar power is one of the world’s most important clean energy sources, and scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more...
Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds
Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services.
But...
AI computer agents may confidently cause dangerous mistakes, study finds
A new study from University of California, Riverside is raising concerns about a growing type of artificial intelligence designed to operate computers on behalf...
Scientists discover exploding star material hidden in Antarctic Ice
Scientists studying ancient Antarctic ice have discovered new evidence that Earth is currently traveling through a cloud of material left behind by long-dead stars.
An...
Scientists want to build ultra-precise lasers inside the moon’s darkest craters
Some of the coldest and darkest places in the solar system may soon become home to one of humanity’s most advanced scientific tools.
Researchers led...
Rejecting Internet cookies could hurt the free web, study warns
Almost every day, internet users are asked the same question: Do you accept cookies?
For many people, clicking “reject” has become automatic.
Concerns about privacy and...
Scientists turn oyster shell waste into ultra-light metal foam for cars and safety gear
A surprising new material made from discarded oyster shells could help create lighter cars, safer protective equipment, and more environmentally friendly products in the...
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Batteries made from “rust” could be cleaner, cheaper, and surprisingly powerful
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones to electric cars, but they rely on materials that raise environmental and ethical concerns.
Metals like nickel and cobalt...
Astronomers see a supernova from 10 billion years ago using nature’s own telescope
Astronomers have discovered something truly remarkable: the first-ever gravitationally lensed superluminous supernova that can be seen as multiple, clearly separated images.
The distant explosion, named...
Rethinking the Megalodon: not as bulky as we thought!
Gigantic shark was slimmer than depictions in movies.
When you think of the Megalodon, you probably imagine a massive, terrifying shark, right? But a new...
Scientists develop light-powered pump to remove water pollutants
Dartmouth researchers have developed an innovative self-powered pump that uses natural light and chemistry to remove specific water pollutants.
This new technology, detailed in a...
AI reads life’s code: the new frontier in vaccine development
In a new step, scientists at Princeton University, led by machine learning expert Mengdi Wang, have taken artificial intelligence (AI) into a new realm:...