Scientists convert methane into valuable bioactive molecules for the first time
Natural gas is one of the most abundant energy resources on Earth, and most of it is made of methane along with smaller amounts...
Could mass come from the shape of space instead of the Higgs Boson?
In modern physics, the Higgs boson is famous for giving particles their mass.
But a new study suggests an entirely different possibility: mass might come...
New ultra-strong, lightweight metal could transform future aircraft
Scientists at the University of Toronto have created a new metal composite that is remarkably strong, incredibly light, and able to withstand temperatures as...
How tiny algae may have helped life survive Earth’s worst mass extinction
About 252 million years ago, Earth experienced the most devastating mass extinction in its history.
Known as “the Great Dying,” this event wiped out more...
Scientists create high-performance sodium battery without flammable liquids
Batteries power nearly everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles.
But the most common types, lithium-ion batteries, come with serious drawbacks.
They rely...
The undo button for 3D printing has arrived—and it’s pure sci-fi come true
Traditional 3D printing works in only one direction: you add material layer by layer, and once something is printed, it stays that way.
If a...
How colorful microbes in clouds could help us find life on other planets
Clouds may spoil a picnic or block our view of the stars, but they could also help scientists discover life on distant planets.
A new...
New AI-driven LED tech could deliver stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices
As homes, offices, and factories fill with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the need for safe and flexible ways to power them is growing...
Scientists discover a key gene that helps shape the taste and quality of tea
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, but the size of the young buds at the top of the tea...
Ancient Roman glass cups hold secret messages from their creators
In early 2023, art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith stood inside a quiet gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she noticed something...
Scientists build millimeter-scale robots that move faster than ever before
In the 1980s, when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first invented, engineers imagined a future where robots could be shrunk to microscopic sizes.
Smaller robots promised...
New “energy sandwich” design could revolutionize solar power and lighting
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in controlling the atomic structure of halide perovskites, a promising class of materials that could change the future...
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New infrared telescope could spot cosmic hidden treasures
A new infrared telescope, to be designed and built by astronomers at The Australian National University (ANU), will monitor the entire southern sky in...
Why did those birds crash and die?
You’ve probably seen the video — or at least heard some chirpings about it.
Footage from a security camera in Cuauhtémoc, a city in Chihuahua,...
Reintroducing wolves to Scotland could help fight climate change
Bringing wolves back to the Scottish Highlands could help restore native forests and absorb one million metric tons of CO2 every year, according to...
Green hydrogen is the future of heavy-duty transport
Green hydrogen is emerging as a key player in reducing carbon emissions in transportation.
A study by the University of Michigan suggests that green hydrogen,...
Scientists find an unexpected way to recycle disposable masks
With the pervasive single-use masks during the pandemic now presenting an environmental problem, researchers have demonstrated the idea of incorporating old masks into a...