Scientists develop fast new method to mass-produce high-efficiency solar panels
Solar power is one of the world’s most important clean energy sources, and scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more...
Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds
Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services.
But...
AI computer agents may confidently cause dangerous mistakes, study finds
A new study from University of California, Riverside is raising concerns about a growing type of artificial intelligence designed to operate computers on behalf...
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...
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Scientists discover simple new method to store carbon dioxide in concrete without weakening it
A team of engineers led by Northwestern University has found a new way to store carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete, which is widely used...
Scientists discover new quantum realms with colorful entanglement
In the world of quantum physics, scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery called frequency-domain entanglement.
This fascinating development opens up new avenues in the...
Everyday chemicals linked to Parkinson’s risk
A new study has found that long-term exposure to a chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE), often used in factories and dry cleaning, may be linked...
Scientists set new solar record with ultra-efficient tandem cell
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a groundbreaking solar cell that sets a new world record for efficiency.
This new design,...
Scientists make five times tougher glass with nanoparticles
UCLA mechanical engineers and materials scientists have developed a process that uses nanoparticles to strengthen the atomic structure of glass.
The result is a product...