Particles Don’t Disappear—They Transform into Something Much Stranger
For about 40 years, physicists have puzzled over a strange problem:
What happens when an electrically charged particle encounters a hypothetical magnetic monopole?
Some calculations suggested...
This Black Silicon Catalyst Could Help Turn CO2 From Waste into Fuel
Carbon dioxide is best known as a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, but scientists are increasingly exploring ways to turn it into...
Trillion-Mile Gas Stream May Explain a Bizarre Triple-Star System
Astronomers have discovered an enormous stream of gas flowing toward a young system of three stars, potentially explaining why its planet-forming disks are strangely...
A Million Years Without Sex Leaves Stick Insects with a Surprising Genetic Secret
Some stick insects have reproduced without sex for around one million years, yet they still carry a fully functioning genetic system associated with sexual...
Scientists Turn to Algae to Give Everyday Ketchup a Protein Boost
Ketchup may one day offer more than its familiar sweet and tangy flavor.
Scientists have developed a protein-enriched version of the popular condiment using extracts...
New X-Ray Technique Could Help Stop Future Computer Chips from Overheating
Anyone who has used a laptop that becomes too hot to touch knows that heat is one of the biggest challenges in modern electronics.
The...
Just Four Questions Could Reveal How Good You Are at Protecting Your Personal Data
Most people say they care about privacy, but their everyday behavior does not always match their concerns. Now, researchers have developed a simple four-question...
A Simple Heat Treatment Could Make 3D-Printed Metal Parts Tougher for Rockets and Electric...
Scientists have found a way to improve the performance of 3D-printed aluminum bronze, a metal that could be useful for cooling powerful electronic components...
Scientists Discover a New Way to Separate Fusion Fuels Using Quantum Physics
Fusion energy promises a future of clean, nearly limitless electricity, but making it work requires more than creating extremely hot plasmas and powerful magnetic...
New Metal-Free Dyeing Method Makes Natural Plant Colors Last Much Longer
Natural plant dyes have long been praised as a cleaner alternative to synthetic dyes, but they come with one major drawback—they fade quickly.
Now, researchers...
Pluto’s Frozen Heart May Still Be Alive with Flowing Liquid Nitrogen
Pluto may be far colder than any place on Earth, but scientists have discovered evidence that something surprising may still be moving beneath its...
Scientists Create Self-Healing Electronic Skin That Can Also Be Recycled
Imagine wearing a health monitor or virtual reality glove that could repair itself after being scratched or bent instead of ending up in the...
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Tiny water drops could revolutionize solar panel cleaning
Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year.
But there is a simple problem: dust and...
Scientists rediscover fast-acting German insecticide lost in the aftermath of WWII
Fluoridated DDT swiftly kills disease-carrying mosquitoes, which may lower its environmental impact -- but its history is alarming.
A new study in the Journal of...
What actually is octane?
Do you fill your tank up with premium gas?
The American Automobile Association estimates that Americans waste $2 BILLION a year buying premium gas...
Engineers make big strides in turning CO₂ into useful products
With greenhouse gas emissions on the rise, scientists and engineers are exploring practical ways to capture and reuse carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.
Imagine...
Millipedes as big as cars once roamed Northern England
The largest-ever fossil of a giant millipede – as big as a car – has been found on a beach in the north of...