This new method could turn nearly all waste into usable energy
Researchers have found a clearer path to turning everyday waste into clean, usable gas for homes and businesses.
A team led by Mohsen Talei at...
Scientists turn simple knots into jumping robots that can plant seeds
A simple idea has led to a surprising invention: tiny robots made from knotted fibers that can jump, spin, glide and even plant seeds.
Instead...
A simple touch that could make solar cells last much longer
A new study has revealed a surprisingly simple way to improve one of the biggest weaknesses of next-generation solar cells.
Researchers from Korea University and...
Cosmic dances reveal the true weight of young stars in Orion
A star’s mass decides almost everything about its life, from how bright it shines to how it eventually dies.
But for young stars hidden deep...
A living computer: Scientists build a 3D device powered by brain cells
Researchers at Princeton University have created a new kind of computing system that combines living brain cells with advanced electronics.
This unusual device works in...
Scientists turn depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is often seen as a key fuel for a cleaner future because it burns without producing carbon dioxide.
However, storing and transporting hydrogen is...
Scientists create shape-shifting, super-strong materials
A simple bundle of office staples can teach us something surprising about the future of materials.
When tightly packed together, staples can lock into each...
Tough fungi could survive the journey to Mars, study finds
Fungi are already known for being tough, but new research suggests that some types might be strong enough to survive the long and harsh...
Exploding stars, black holes, and the forbidden gap
When the first gravitational wave (GW) was detected back in 2015, scientists said they had opened a new window into the Universe.
While most of...
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...
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Silk needles for plants? Scientists say it’s the future of farming
A team of scientists from MIT and Singapore has come up with an innovative and eco-friendly way to take better care of crops—using tiny...
Scientists discover why food tastes bland in space: aromas hold the key
Researchers from RMIT University have conducted a groundbreaking study to understand why astronauts often find their meals tasteless in space and struggle to eat...
Scientists discover Europe’s largest land predator on the Isle of Wight
Paleontologists have identified the remains of one of Europe’s largest-ever land-based hunters: a dinosaur that measured over 10m long and lived around 125 million...
Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remain in our bodies and environments...
Cosmetics and personal care products enhance the way we look and feel. During the pandemic, I started a self-care facial routine.
It helped me cope...
Scientists discover alien-like chemistry in earth’s lithium hotspots
Scientists have made a surprising discovery about the chemistry of lithium-rich salty waters, known as brines, found in some of the world’s most important...