Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier

Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly. During sudden cardiac arrest, the...

Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries

As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat. Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...

Scientists find 1,000s-year-old human DNA hidden in cave walls

Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we study human history. For the first time, researchers have shown that ancient human...

New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third

A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient. Instead of relying only on...

Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds

For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful. They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...

AI Can Find Hidden Sign of Sudden Cardiac Death

Every year, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives in the United States. Unlike a heart attack, which is usually caused by a blocked...

New AI design tool could cut building materials by up to 90%

The construction industry is one of the world's largest sources of carbon emissions. In 2022, making construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber produced...

Why electric trucks may soon overtake diesel in major cities

Electric trucks may be much closer to becoming the new normal than many people think. According to a new report from C40 Cities, the University...

Swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining

Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a new type of robotic system inspired by bees and ants that could make mining safer, more efficient...

This exoskeleton and robot system could cut factory lifting strain by 65%

Factories are increasingly using robots to help workers complete difficult and repetitive tasks. However, in many workplaces, people and robots still work separately for...

This landing pad design could make future air taxis much quieter

Electric air taxis and delivery drones could soon become a common sight in cities around the world. These aircraft promise faster travel, less traffic on...

Why lithium-ion batteries are reaching their limits—and what’s coming next

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, from smartphones and laptops to electric cars. They have helped shape the modern world,...

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Wear it, then recycle it: innovative dissolvable textiles from gelatin

Imagine a T-shirt you can wear a few times and then dissolve in water to create a new shirt. This futuristic concept is now closer...

Scientists find five double star systems potentially suitable for life

Almost half a century ago the creators of Star Wars imagined a life-sustaining planet, Tatooine, orbiting a pair of stars. Now, 44 years later, scientists...

The sun’s magnetic field may originate near its surface, shows study

The sun's surface is a mesmerizing display of sunspots and flares, all driven by its magnetic field. Traditionally, scientists believed this magnetic field was generated...
Why matter dominates the universe

Why matter dominates the universe

In a new study, researchers discovered why matter dominates the universe. They confirmed that matter and antimatter decay differently for elementary particles containing charmed quarks. The...

Scientists look for dark matter close to home

Eighty-five percent of the universe is composed of dark matter, but we don't know what, exactly, it is. A new study from the University of...