Scientists turn fungal waste into compostable circuit boards that cut E-waste
Every year, millions of old smartphones, computers, toys and other electronic devices are thrown away, creating a growing mountain of electronic waste.
One of the...
Astronomers uncover a hidden history inside the Orion Nebula
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest and most famous objects in the night sky.
It can even be seen without a telescope, and...
Simple sand could make buildings safer, stronger, and cheaper to protect
Sand may seem like an ordinary material, but new research suggests it could play an important role in protecting buildings and bridges from damage...
MIT’s tiny robot boats can join together to build floating bridges and platforms
Imagine dozens of small robot boats floating across a river, joining together to create a bridge, a stage, or a temporary platform whenever it...
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...
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Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material
A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...
What are forever chemicals, and do they last forever?
Forever chemicals are known for being water-, heat- and oil-resistant, which makes them useful in everything from rain jackets to firefighting foams.
But the chemistry...
Astronomers detect rare flyby of object in stellar nursery
Scientists have detected a rare stellar "flyby" near the protoplanetary disk around Z Canis Majoris, or Z CMa, a star in the Canis Major...
What you need to know about GMO foods
Genetically modified organism (GMO) foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s.
Since then, FDA, EPA, and USDA have worked together to ensure...
Scientists report the second supermoon beyond our solar system
Astronomers have reported a second, super-sized moon orbiting a Jupiter-sized planet beyond our solar system.
If confirmed, the sighting could mean that exomoons are as...