Scientists turn electricity into sound in breakthrough quantum device
Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons.
This breakthrough...
Can AI really measure beauty?
Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think.
Researchers from the...
This new method could make jet engine parts more durable than ever
Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time.
Many of these parts are...
Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat
Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...
Scientists finally discover the true edge of the Milky Way
For many years, astronomers have wondered where the Milky Way truly “ends.” Unlike a solid object, our galaxy does not have a clear boundary.
Its...
Scientists create smart materials that “understand” light’s handedness
Scientists have developed a new type of semiconductor material that can do something unusual: it can tell the difference between left- and right-handed light...
Astronomers find the edge of the Milky Way’s star-forming disc
Where exactly is the edge of the Milky Way?
That question is harder to answer than one might expect. Since we’re inside of the galaxy...
A simple shake could change the future of graphene production
Scientists have developed a new way to make ultra-thin materials like graphene using simple vibrations at room temperature.
This method could make production much faster,...
‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of blood cancer
Scientists are becoming more concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down...
Young sun-like stars are not as menacing as thought
Scientists know that the behaviour of stars can dictate planetary habitability.
Research shows that young stars emit powerful radiation that can strip planetary atmospheres away.
And...
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...
No batteries, no noise: Tiny tags turn everyday objects into smart trackers
Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...
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New perovskite design brings solar cells closer to stability and efficiency
Researchers at Cornell University have made a breakthrough in solar cell technology, developing a new type of perovskite material that is both highly efficient...
Scientists discover over 100 new fatty acids. What does this mean for us?
Did you know that the waxes on our hair and skin, and the fats in our bodies, are all made up of something called...
Scientists unlock the secrets of turbulence
Turbulence, a phenomenon characterized by chaotic flow, surrounds us in everyday life.
How supermassive black holes in the early universe grew so fast
Not long ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) peered into Cosmic Dawn, the cosmological period when the first galaxies formed less than one...
Scientists develop stiff yet heat-resistant materials: a breakthrough in material science
Researchers have discovered a way to create materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat.
This unique combination of properties could lead...