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...
Scientists build bird-inspired drones without motors or gears
Engineers are taking inspiration from birds to design a new kind of flying robot that could be more flexible, safer, and better suited to...
Common weedkiller may help dangerous “superbugs” spread, study warns
A widely used weedkiller could be playing an unexpected role in the rise of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research.
Scientists have found that...
Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave
A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age.
A paleontologist from the...
Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials
As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly.
These...
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Scientists convert methane into valuable bioactive molecules for the first time
Natural gas is one of the most abundant energy resources on Earth, and most of it is made of methane along with smaller amounts...
Why our skin feels tight after being washed? Stanford study reveals the secrets
You know that tight feeling your skin gets after you wash your face?
Scientists at Stanford University have found out why this happens and how...
This tiny instrument could measure the faintest magnetic fields
Physicists at the University of Basel have developed a minuscule instrument able to detect extremely faint magnetic fields.
At the heart of the superconducting quantum...
These ancient agave plants are a living link to Arizona’s Pre-Columbian cultures
In the sun-drenched landscapes of Arizona, researchers have stumbled upon an astonishing discovery: agave plants, a crucial component of early American diets and economies,...
Edison’s lost battery idea gets a high-tech comeback for the renewable energy age
At the start of the 20th century, electric cars were more common on American roads than gasoline vehicles.
In 1900, many drivers relied on lead-acid...