Robot swarms could turn music into stunning light paintings in real time
Imagine listening to your favorite song and watching it transform into a glowing painting created by moving robots.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have...
How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...
Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather
Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices.
When...
Scientists finally solve the mystery of how the most common planets form
Astronomers have finally figured out how the most common types of planets in our galaxy are formed—by watching a set of baby planets grow...
Humans are built for nature not modern life, study finds
A new study by two evolutionary experts, Colin Shaw from the University of Zurich and Daniel Longman from Loughborough University, suggests that many modern...
New 3D concrete technology could transform how buildings are made
As cities become more crowded and construction companies struggle to find enough workers, the building industry is searching for faster and more efficient ways...
Ancient DNA reveals Europe’s last hunter-gatherers survived until 2500 BCE
New research using ancient DNA has revealed that hunter-gatherer communities in parts of northwestern Europe survived far longer than previously believed — continuing their...
How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed.
What puzzled engineers...
How an ancient ocean floor turned Arkansas into a shark foss treasure
More than 300 million years ago, much of what is now Arkansas lay beneath a shallow sea.
Today, that ancient seafloor has made the region...
New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative
As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...
Astronomers spot one of the earliest galaxy clusters ever discovered
Astronomers using two of NASA’s most powerful space telescopes have discovered a massive cluster of galaxies forming much earlier in the universe than scientists...
5,300-year-old drill discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology
A small metal object discovered more than a century ago is changing what scientists know about ancient Egyptian technology.
Researchers from Newcastle University and the...
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How sperm and egg stay stuck together
Scientists reveal one of nature’s strongest bonds
When a sperm finally reaches an egg, its journey is far from over.
Before a new life can begin,...
How a genetic shortcut turned horses into nature’s super athletes
Have you ever wondered how horses became such powerful and enduring runners?
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine believe they’ve found the answer in a surprising...
Foldable X-ray detector could make medical scans safer and more efficient
X-rays play a major role in medical exams and industrial checks, from scanning broken bones to inspecting luggage at airports.
But X-rays also come with...
Ancient wallaby’s strong legs paved the way for kangaroo evolution
Australia’s kangaroos and wallabies are famous for their powerful hops, but how did they develop such extraordinary legs?
New research from Flinders University has uncovered...
Scientists push graphene beyond traditional semiconductors
Graphene—a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon arranged in a honeycomb pattern—has long been celebrated as a wonder material.
It is stronger than steel, incredibly flexible, and...