MIT’s new AI turns creative 3D designs into objects that won’t break
Generative artificial intelligence can produce amazing designs for objects such as decorations, furniture, and accessories.
With a simple text prompt, AI tools can create detailed...
How an ordinary umbrella can trick and capture autonomous drones
Autonomous drones that can follow people or objects on their own are becoming more common in policing, border security, and surveillance.
These aircraft use camera-based...
Scientists discover cost-saving way to build structures on the moon
Scientists are exploring an exciting idea for future space missions: building structures on the Moon using the Moon’s own soil.
A new study shows that...
Raincoat no longer waterproof? Why—and how to fix it
You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked.
The jacket you purchased as...
AI eye test could catch silent blindness earlier than doctors alone
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that slowly damages vision and can lead to permanent blindness if it is not treated.
It is sometimes called...
Scientists solve key stability problems in inverted perovskite solar cells
Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for...
Why your dog tries to help and your cat just watches
If you’ve ever lost something at home, you may have noticed a funny difference between your pets.
Your dog might rush over, sniff around, and...
How a 600-million-year-old one-eyed creature shaped human sight
Long before humans, dinosaurs, or even fish existed, one of our distant ancestors looked very different from anything alive today.
Researchers now say that all...
Sunlight-powered catalyst could help eliminate “forever chemicals”
Scientists have developed a new material that uses sunlight to break down PFAS, a group of long-lasting pollutants often called “forever chemicals.”
The discovery offers...
New method may finally resolve the “Hubble tension” puzzle
Scientists have known for nearly a century that the universe is expanding, with galaxies moving away from each other over time.
The speed of this...
What is causing the RAM shortage?
Pay any attention to the computer market these days and one thing becomes abundantly clear: RAM—or Random-Access Memory—has gotten pretty expensive.
Memory prices have already...
‘Forever chemicals’ may quietly fuel testicular cancer growth
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are man‑made compounds found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food...
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How does sunscreen work? Can it really prevent wrinkles and cancer?
It’s summer, and before you head to the beach or pool, you might slather on sunscreen.
But is it doing anything beyond preventing a sunburn?
Can...
Scientists find new way to turn waste coal into carbon fiber
Have you ever wondered what happens to the leftover stuff when coal is mined?
In Kentucky, a state known for its coal production, researchers have...
Scientists discover ‘Trojan Horse’ virus hidden in common human parasite
An international team of researchers led by the University of Toronto has discovered a new RNA virus hiding within a common human parasite.
This virus,...
New sensor could detect rare earth element in unexpected locations
Scientists have developed a luminescent sensor that can detect and measure the presence of a rare earth element called terbium.
The element is used in...
Scientists detect a black hole table for two
Astronomers have discovered a galactic table for two—a pair of unusually close black holes that are feeding together after their respective galaxies collided.