Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe.
It pulled in gas and small companion...
A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body.
The disease develops when...
New ultra-thin membrane could supercharge the future of hydrogen fuel cells
Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that could make hydrogen fuel cells far more efficient, especially at high temperatures where current systems struggle...
Scientists turn old EV batteries into better-than-new power materials
As electric vehicles become more common around the world, millions of lithium-ion batteries will eventually reach the end of their lives.
Recycling these batteries is...
Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer
Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely.
Their...
Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...
Neanderthals may have performed dental surgery 60,000 years ago
A surprising new discovery suggests that Neanderthals may have carried out a form of dental treatment nearly 60,000 years ago.
Researchers studying an ancient tooth...
Scientists may have detected signs of dark matter in black hole collisions
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
Astronomers believe it makes up most of the matter in the universe, yet nobody...
Scientists discover a simpler way to make solid-state batteries faster and better
Solid-state batteries are often seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of electric vehicles and clean energy.
They could offer safer...
New rooftop antenna system could replace giant satellite dishes
As thousands of new satellites continue launching into orbit, scientists say a major bottleneck is no longer in space—it is on the ground.
Researchers at...
Is your AI chatbot manipulating you?
A billboard tries to sell you something. So does a used car salesman. But no matter how smooth the pitch, you're quite aware of...
Tiny bee-inspired drones could soon navigate the world on their own
Honeybees may hold the secret to the future of drone technology.
Researchers in Europe have developed a new navigation system inspired by the way honeybees...
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Scientists achieve breakthrough in neutrino detection with new prototype
In a major advancement for the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), scientists have successfully detected the first neutrinos using a new prototype particle...
The stars in other galaxies are generally heavier than the Milky Way’s stars
How many of what kinds of stars live in other galaxies?
It seems like a simple question, but it’s notoriously hard to pin down, because...
This robotic hand has a gecko-inspired grip
Across a vast array of robotic hands and clamps, there is a common foe: the heirloom tomato.
You may have seen a robotic gripper deftly...
Scientists take first steps toward delivering antimatter by truck
Antimatter might sound like science fiction, but at CERN, scientists produce and study antiprotons every day.
At CERN’s Antiproton Decelerator (AD), researchers with the BASE...
Where did the antimatter go?
We live in a world of matter - because matter overtook antimatter, though they were both created in equal amounts by the Big Bang...