Scientists unlock 15-fold increase in thermal sensor sensitivity with tiny transistor

Thermal cameras help us "see" heat instead of visible light. They are used in many everyday technologies, from firefighters searching through smoke to night vision...

How fish DNA and tiny crystals solved the mystery of how the Grand Canyon...

For more than 150 years, scientists have debated one of North America's biggest geological mysteries: When did the Colorado River carve the Grand Canyon,...

Scientists set new stability record for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells

Scientists have developed a new type of perovskite solar cell that combines impressive efficiency with long-lasting performance, marking an important step toward cheaper and...

Researchers create tiny molecular ‘ladders’ that could power flexible electronics

Scientists have developed a new way to build tiny sulfur-containing molecules that could help create faster, more efficient, and more flexible electronic devices in...

Scientists discover rare super-Jupiter with an incredible 180-day orbit

Astronomers have discovered a rare giant planet outside our solar system that could help scientists better understand how large planets form and evolve. The newly...

New semiconductor technology could eliminate AI memory bottlenecks and boost ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but it also needs faster and larger memory systems to keep up with growing demands. Now, researchers...

Scientists develop eco-friendly way to recycle precious iridium and platinum

Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed an environmentally friendly way to recycle one of the world's rarest and most valuable metals from...

Smart new safety system helps drones avoid crashes in real time

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new safety system that can help drones avoid crashes while they are flying. The technology constantly...

New electric motor design cuts heat and wear without adding extra parts

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new electric motor drive design that could make powerful...

New coating could help next-generation semiconductors survive air

A team of scientists has developed a simple new way to protect a promising semiconductor material from one of its biggest enemies: air. Their breakthrough...

New AI Could Help Doctors Make Better Blood Cancer Treatment Decisions

Artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool in medicine, helping doctors analyze large amounts of information more quickly. A new AI system called HemaGuide could...

Scientists develop powerful tool to predict battery wear faster than ever

As more renewable energy is added to power grids, large battery systems are becoming increasingly important. They store electricity when there is extra power available...

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Scientists find sugars were delivered to Earth by meteorites

Researchers from Tohoku University, Hokkaido University, JAMSTEC, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center investigated meteorites and found ribose and other sugars. These sugars possessed distinct...

Green hydrogen revolution: How to produce hydrogen with less platinum

A team of researchers at the University of Twente, led by Dr. Marco Altomare, has discovered a way to make green hydrogen production more...

Astronomers find “ultra-fast radio bursts” lasting millionths of a second

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy examines the discovery of what astronomers are dubbing “ultra-fast radio bursts”, a new type of fast radio...

Study finds gene that regulates flower and fruit growth in peas

Researchers have made an exciting discovery that could significantly boost the production of peas, chickpeas, lentils, and beans, which are crucial for our diets...

Engineers turn cardboard and soil into concrete alternative

Australian engineers have created a surprising new building material that could dramatically cut the environmental cost of construction. By combining cardboard, soil, and water, they...