AI could predict treatment outcome of aggressive lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest-growing and most aggressive forms of cancer. Many people who are diagnosed with this disease already...
Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe
Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe.
The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...
This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer
A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...
Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the...
Did gravitational waves create dark matter? A new theory looks back to the beginning...
Scientists have long been puzzled by one of the biggest mysteries in the universe: dark matter.
Now, a new study suggests that gravitational waves—tiny ripples...
This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body
Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body.
Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...
The unseen challenges of life on the moon
For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for...
Scientists create light-activated gel that becomes 400 times more conductive
Engineers at MIT and their collaborators have created a new type of soft gel that can dramatically change how well it conducts electricity when...
New “ultra-waterproof” fabric stays dry even after heavy wear
Scientists have developed a new type of fabric that can strongly repel water even after intense use, offering a promising solution for outdoor clothing,...
AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs.
By...
Five things to know about rare earth elements
Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days.
Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships...
Apple at 50: Eight technology leaps that changed our world
In the early 1970s, the idea of an ordinary person owning a computer sounded absurd.
Computers back then were more like aircraft carriers or nuclear...
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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 reveal the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant
Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant.
In the steaming jungles of Borneo, plants have evolved innumerable...
Revolutionary light discovery could transform AI and computing forever
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have made an incredible discovery that could change the way we use light in technology.
By adding a new...
Golden Retriever study reveals link between dog spaying/neutering and cancer risk
If you're a dog lover, especially of Golden Retrievers, you might find this piece of news quite important.
A recent scientific study is pointing to...
Why disrupted sleep linked to chronic inflammation, hardened arteries
In a new study, researchers found why disrupted sleep linked to chronic inflammation, hardened arteries.
The research was conducted by a team at the University...