AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
Scientists discover one of the oldest stars ever, with almost no iron
Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe.
The star, named PicII-503,...
Scientists create energy-efficient AI chip that mimics brain-style computing
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of computer hardware inspired by how the human brain processes information.
The...
New ultrasonic sensor can detect hidden defects in extreme industrial environments
Engineers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have developed a new ultrasonic sensing technology that can detect structural defects in...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life.
Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...
‘Forever chemicals’ found in many fruits and vegetables in California
Fruits and vegetables are widely known as some of the healthiest foods people can eat. They provide vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and many nutrients that...
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Kentucky’s giant salamanders reveal the secret to healthy streams
Deep in Kentucky’s rivers lives one of North America’s most mysterious creatures—the Eastern hellbender.
Growing up to two feet long, this flat, wrinkly salamander has...
Scientists discover signs of water on asteroid psyche, offering clues to solar system’s history
A team of scientists has found evidence of water on the surface of the asteroid Psyche, thanks to data from NASA's James Webb Space...
Earthquakes spark hidden life boom beneath Yellowstone, Study Finds
Nearly a third of Earth’s living mass exists underground, in dark environments where sunlight never reaches.
Instead of relying on photosynthesis, these deep-living microbes survive...
Scientists make fuel cells last longer with super stretchy material
Have you ever wondered how we can use water to power cars and not just gasoline?
Well, scientists have been working on this cool technology...
Is there a quick fix for ocean acidification?
The ocean is getting more and more acidic.
Can we solve it by emptying a giant bottle of antacid into the ocean?
Acidification is threatening the...