A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe

Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago. The simple act of your chest expanding and...

Scientists solve key problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells

Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...

It’s not supposed to be like this: A giant planet orbits a small star

The nebular hypothesis states that stars and the planets that orbit them form from the same reservoir of material, called a solar nebula. It's the...

Your heartbeat could become your password, scientists say

Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...

AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes

Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize. A new study led...

New method can remove 98% of ‘forever chemicals’ in water

Pollution from PFAS chemicals has become a serious global issue. These chemicals are known for their ability to resist heat, water, and oil, which...

Hidden high blood pressure may soon be easier to detect with AI

High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...

900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges

As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...

AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively

Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face. Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...

This new AI trick could turn your fingertips into a touch sensor

Imagine being able to type on your desk, wall, or even a table without needing a physical keyboard. Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a...

AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss

High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Many...

This flexible gel could turn your body heat into power for wearable devices

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a soft, flexible material that can turn body heat into electricity. This new technology could help...

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Scientists find black hole is ejecting material at half of light speed

Astronomers have observed a black hole burping up stellar remains years after it shredded and consumed the star. In October 2018, a small star was...

Scientists discover 10,000-year-old rice beer in China

Researchers have uncovered traces of rice beer dating back 10,000 years at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China. This discovery, published in the Proceedings...

A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

Scientists use light to create handedness in non-chiral crystal

Chirality is the property of an object that makes it different from its mirror image, like our left and right hands. In chiral crystals, the...

Is a quantum-cryptography apocalypse imminent?

Will quantum computers crack cryptographic codes and cause a global security disaster? You might certainly get that impression from a lot of news coverage, the...