‘Forever chemicals’ found in many fruits and vegetables in California

Fruits and vegetables are widely known as some of the healthiest foods people can eat. They provide vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and many nutrients that...

A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

Scientists discover how “selfish” genes kill rival sperm to cheat evolution

Scientists have uncovered how certain “selfish” genes cheat the normal rules of inheritance by destroying rival sperm cells. The discovery helps explain a long-standing mystery...

AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier

Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...

Scientists use light to make molecules rotate on atomically thin materials

Scientists have discovered a way to make molecules sitting on a flat surface rotate together using extremely short flashes of light. The discovery could eventually...

This smart pillow lets users play music and podcasts with a hug

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a prototype “smart pillow” designed to help people enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks before sleep without...

Sneaker-sized “electronic dolphin” robot could revolutionize oil spill cleanup

Engineers in Australia have developed a small robot designed to help clean up oil spills more safely and efficiently. The device, nicknamed the “Electronic Dolphin,”...

AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...

Scientists revive 100-year-old material to create powerful new infrared devices

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a new way to use some of the oldest known semiconductor materials to improve infrared technology. Their work could...

Scientists build AI chip powered by light instead of electricity

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

Why subway systems are getting hotter—and why commuters are feeling it

For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat. A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...

Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD

A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...

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Scientists find new ways to clean uranium-contaminated soil safely

Nuclear power is considered a next-generation energy source, offering high economic efficiency and sustainability. However, uranium, a crucial component for nuclear power, can significantly harm...

Scientists find new way to unlock the potential of quantum materials

Quantum materials, which operate based on the strange rules of quantum mechanics, have the potential to revolutionize technology. These materials can exhibit unusual behaviors, like...

Scientists create liquid crystals that look a lot like their solid counterparts

The liquid crystals could improve computer and TV displays. Scientists have designed new kinds of liquid crystals that mirror the complex structures of some solid...

Two new compounds may keep your skin youthful forever

In a new study, researchers have discovered two compounds that can help a protein keep skin youthful. The protein is called COL17A1. It can keep...

Cosmic dust could help create life in space

Scientists have discovered that tiny particles of cosmic dust may play a much more important role in creating the building blocks of life than...