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...
How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships
Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people.
Whether it’s checking if a...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
More and more websites want proof you’re human: Blame the bots
You're trying to book concert tickets before they sell out.
You click the link and before you can make the payment, you're asked to identify...
A common volcanic rock could help make cement much cleaner and greener
When people talk about fighting climate change, they usually focus on electric cars, renewable energy, or cutting fossil fuel use.
But one major source of...
Humans were using horses thousands of years earlier than thought
Horses have shaped human history in powerful ways, from ancient travel and trade to warfare and exploration.
Now, new research suggests that humans started using...
This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs
Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...
Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe.
It pulled in gas and small companion...
A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body.
The disease develops when...
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Your reusable coffee cup might not be so green after all
Many sustainability-minded consumers likely assume that reusable products have fewer environmental impacts, but just how green are they?
A new study uncovers some surprising...
Scientists discover when it’s good to get the blues
Contrary to common belief, blue light may not be as disruptive to our sleep patterns as originally thought - according to University of Manchester...
Do bacteria have “sex lives”? New study reveals how they keep their species together
For a long time, scientists thought bacteria didn’t form species like plants and animals do.
This was because bacteria reproduce asexually, by splitting into two,...
This window coating could cool buildings without using energy
As climate change intensifies summer heat, demand is growing for technologies to cool buildings.
Now, researchers report in ACS Energy Letters that they have used...
Small chemical change boosts CO₂ capture by 15%
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have discovered that making a small tweak to a chemical process can significantly improve the ability to...