Air-stable solid-state batteries could transform electric vehicles forever

Scientists have taken an important step toward building safer and faster batteries by solving a key problem that has slowed progress for years. A research...

New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early

For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working. These tests can show whether organs like the liver...

Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity

Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity. This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...

NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating

On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...

Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle

Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...

Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells

Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing. In...

New ‘nano cage’ could clean PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water

Toxic chemicals known as PFAS have become a growing concern around the world. These substances are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not...

Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices

When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...

This simple fruit wash could make produce safer and last longer

A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia has developed a new way to clean fruit that could make it both safer...

Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan

A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives. The research,...

Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early

Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body. For example, when doctors check how a...

How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most

When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point. Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...

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Imagine 300 midsize cars floating above your head -- that's how much your average fluffy cloud weighs. So why doesn't it come crashing down...

The unexpected secrets of hair: Beyond style to sensation!

Did you know our hair does more than just make us look good? Scientists from Imperial College London have made a fascinating discovery that might...

Physicists create matter and antimatter by colliding just photons

In 1905 Albert Einstein wrote four groundbreaking papers on quantum theory and relativity. It became known as Einstein’s annus mirabilis or wonderous year. One was on...

How soft materials break under stress

Understanding how soft materials break under stress is crucial for solving various engineering problems, from pharmaceutical technology to preventing landslides. A recent study has introduced...

Scientists detect mysterious radio bursts from space

The object, first discovered in 2019, emits frequent and repetitive bursts of radio waves Astronomers using Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array, or VLA, as...