Why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green—and why it matters for America’s drinking...
When the famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., suddenly turned bright green, many people were surprised.
The unusual color quickly became national news....
New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel
Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...
New VR Therapy Gives Fresh Hope for Better Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke is often a long journey.
Even after leaving hospital, many people continue to struggle with weak hands, poor arm control, numbness,...
Scientists create 3D-printed zinc battery that stores seven times more energy
As more countries use solar panels and wind turbines to generate electricity, finding better ways to store that energy has become increasingly important.
Researchers at...
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...
New framework could help build better, cheaper, and greener EV batteries
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular around the world, but building the perfect battery is not easy.
Battery makers must balance cost, driving range,...
Tiny ancient galaxy near Andromeda may be a 12.5-billion-year-old cosmic fossil
Astronomers have discovered one of the faintest galaxies ever found near the Andromeda Galaxy.
The tiny galaxy, called Andromeda XXXVI (And XXXVI), may be around...
Scientists find a way to make super-strong concrete much cheaper
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It is strong when supporting heavy weight, but it can crack when it...
New AI tool lets you control video motion with simple mouse movements
Creating realistic AI-generated videos could soon become much easier thanks to a new technology that allows people to control movement using nothing more than...
An alternative to black holes: Gravastars with big bangs inside
One foundational part of astrophysics concerns how stellar mass black holes form.
When a star several times more massive than our Sun runs out of...
Scientists achieve the ‘impossible’ material that could boost future wireless technology
A team of scientists has achieved something that many experts once believed was impossible.
After nearly 20 years of research, they have created a new...
Lost giant shark fossils confirm megalodon could reach an incredible 80 feet
Scientists have rediscovered a set of giant fossil bones that belonged to the famous prehistoric shark, the megalodon.
The fossils had been missing for decades,...
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‘Forever chemicals’ may quietly fuel testicular cancer growth
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are man‑made compounds found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food...
Scientists could now determine age of diamonds, and what made them
Diamonds are sometimes described as messengers from the deep Earth.
Scientists study them closely for insights into the otherwise inaccessible depths from which they come.
But...
Boil your way to cleaner drinking water: a simple trick to fight microplastics
In today’s world, tiny plastic particles, known as nano- and microplastics, are found almost everywhere - in our water, soil, and even the air...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in bottled and tap water worldwide
A new study has uncovered the presence of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and tap water from several countries.
These...
Scientists discover hidden behaviors of “excitons” in magnetic materials
A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has made an exciting discovery about a unique class of materials...