Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
New printable cooling technology could replace harmful refrigerants
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, workplaces, and food cool. However, the refrigerants they use can create environmental and safety...
Europe’s last Neanderthals were more diverse than scientists ever imagined
A new study has revealed that the last Neanderthals living in Western Europe were far more connected and genetically diverse than scientists once believed.
The...
AI May Detect a Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure Before Doctors Do
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system could help doctors find thousands of people with a hidden hormone disorder that often causes high blood pressure....
AI Predicts Dangerous Low Blood Sugar Before It Happens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of healthcare, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and make better treatment decisions.
Low blood sugar, also called...
New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...
New material could pull carbon dioxide directly from the air
Scientists in Spain have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air more efficiently than many current technologies.
The...
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before.
Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...
From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication.
They have built one of the world's...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries
As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat.
Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...
Scientists find 1,000s-year-old human DNA hidden in cave walls
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we study human history.
For the first time, researchers have shown that ancient human...
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Scientists create new smart window with materials from potatoes, corn and beans
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have made a groundbreaking advancement in smart window technology, potentially making these energy-saving windows more affordable...
Sniffing out treasure: dogs help discover new truffle species
Michigan State University researchers, alongside colleagues at the University of Florida, citizen scientists, and their highly trained “truffle dogs,” have discovered two new types...
Scientists discover secret light traps in atom-thin material
Scientists have discovered that ultra-thin materials—just a few atoms thick—can naturally create tiny “cavities” that trap light and electrons.
This surprising finding helps explain why...
Rare metal helped ancient life thrive long before oxygen filled Earth
More than three billion years ago, life on Earth faced a difficult problem.
The planet’s oceans contained only tiny amounts of molybdenum, a rare metal...
What’s quieter than a fish? A school of them
Swimming in schools makes fish surprisingly stealthy underwater, with a group able to sound like a single fish.
The new findings by Johns Hopkins University...