Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship
Four humans recently looped around the moon.
Their vessel, an Artemis capsule, was a thin metal shell whose life-support system kept them alive: it provided...
Scientists use old chemistry trick to create future-ready glass
Glass has been part of human life for thousands of years, from ancient decorations to modern technology like fiber-optic cables.
Now, scientists have found a...
Rare metal helped ancient life thrive long before oxygen filled Earth
More than three billion years ago, life on Earth faced a difficult problem.
The planet’s oceans contained only tiny amounts of molybdenum, a rare metal...
Astronomers witness the awesome power of a black hole’s “dancing jets”
Astronomers have long been fascinated by the powerful jets emanating from black holes.
These jets result from gas and dust being pulled into the black...
Scientists capture light–matter particles moving at near light speed
Imagine trying to photograph something smaller than a single chromosome and moving close to the speed of light.
Ordinary cameras, no matter how advanced, simply...
40-year-old zipper idea finally becomes reality with 3D printing
More than 40 years ago, an unusual idea was born: a zipper that could do much more than close a jacket.
Instead, it could transform...
From tree waste to clean air: How eucalyptus bark could help fight pollution
What if something usually thrown away could help solve some of our biggest environmental problems?
New research from RMIT University suggests that eucalyptus bark—often treated...
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels.
Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions...
Pesticide mixtures could play a big role in cancer development
Many people are aware that certain chemicals can be harmful to health. However, in everyday life, people are rarely exposed to just one chemical...
How can this tiny world have an atmosphere? Scientists are stunned
Far beyond Neptune, in one of the coldest and darkest regions of our solar system, astronomers have discovered something unexpected: a small icy object...
Scientists discover 75-million-year-old mammal that survived the dinosaur era
Scientists have discovered a new species of small mammal that lived at the same time as dinosaurs, offering fresh clues about how early mammals...
Scientists create “quadsqueezing” for the first time
Scientists at the University of Oxford have achieved something never done before in quantum physics: they created a new type of interaction called “quadsqueezing.”
This...
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What do soap bubbles and butterflies have in common
Edith Smith bred a bluer and shinier Common Buckeye at her butterfly farm in Florida, but it took UC Berkeley, graduate student Rachel Thayer...
Diamonds may power electronic devices and even electric cars one day
When it comes to the semiconductor industry, silicon has reigned as king in the electronics field, but it is coming to the end of...
How organic additives boot zinc-ion batteries performance
Scientists have discovered a new way to improve zinc-ion batteries using special organic additives.
These additives, which have high dipole moments, help make the batteries...
Edible coating from pomegranate can help strawberries stay fresh much longer
A new edible film made from pomegranate peel and squid shells can help strawberries stay fresh for much longer, according to scientists in Brazil.
This...
Scientists create smart clothes for personal temperature control
Imagine being able to control the temperature of your clothes as easily as adjusting a thermostat, keeping you cool in the summer heat or...