Scientists develop tiny device that controls light without moving parts
As the world's demand for faster internet and more powerful computing continues to grow, scientists are looking for new ways to send larger amounts...
Scientists develop a new way to search for hidden particles by ‘listening’ to the...
Scientists have created a new mathematical method that could help reveal hidden particles that have so far escaped detection.
Inspired by the way a skilled...
Computer-designed photonic chips shrink key components by 500 times
A team of scientists has developed a new way to design photonic microchips that could make future computers, artificial intelligence systems, and communication networks...
Could We Send a Spacecraft to a Black Hole?
Black holes represent some of the most extreme environments in the universe.
They’re the sources of the strongest consistent gravitational fields, which allows us to...
Your Morning Coffee Waste Could Become Clean Fuel
Every day, millions of people throw away used coffee grounds without giving them a second thought.
But new research suggests this common kitchen waste could...
Rare moon rocks from the far side reveal a new chapter in the solar...
Ancient rocks collected from the far side of the moon are giving scientists a fresh look at the violent history of our solar system.
The...
New tiny memory switches could transform 5G, 6G and self-driving cars
As mobile technology continues to evolve, smartphones, wireless networks and connected devices are handling more signals than ever before.
Future 6G networks are expected to...
Fossilized wood preserved 300 million years of Earth’s history
Most people think of fossilized wood as an attractive stone displayed in museums or sold as a decorative souvenir.
However, scientists have now discovered that...
We may have been searching the wrong radio channel for alien signals
For more than 60 years, scientists have searched the skies for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth.
Much of that search has focused on listening...
Why lithium ions suddenly move 10,000 times faster in next-generation battery materials
Scientists have uncovered an important secret about how lithium ions travel through a promising new type of battery material, a discovery that could help...
Scientists discover quantum heat waves at room temperature for the first time
Scientists have made a breakthrough that could change how future computers and electronic devices stay cool.
For the first time, researchers have shown that heat...
New AI Warns Doctors of Fatal Stroke Complication Before Symptoms
A new artificial intelligence system could give doctors an early warning when stroke patients are about to develop one of the deadliest complications of...
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Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
New nuclear clock method may help detect mysterious dark matter
For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to find dark matter—the invisible substance that seems to make up about 80% of all matter...
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 Finally Capture the First Moments of a Dangerous Hydrogen-Uranium Reaction
Scientists have observed the earliest stages of a powerful chemical reaction between hydrogen gas and uranium metal for the first time, a breakthrough that...
This metal-filtering sponge removes lead from water
Engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals — including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt — from...