Scientists create nearly invisible window insulation that blocks heat
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new window insulation material that could dramatically cut energy loss from buildings without blocking...
Common chemicals may be harming your gut bacteria
A new study has found that many everyday chemicals can harm the good bacteria living in your gut.
These bacteria are important for keeping your...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
Smart bandage uses AI to speed up wound healing
Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a new smart bandage called “a-Heal” that may change how we treat wounds.
This wireless...
Vine-inspired robot gently lifts people and fragile objects with a soft, twisting grip
Some vines in nature are strong enough to wrap around fences and even pull down trees.
Their ability to twist, cling and support weight has...
Ancient flower art reveals mathematical thinking 8,000 years ago
A new study suggests that some of the world’s earliest botanical art was much more than decoration.
Researchers have found that people living over 8,000...
Tiny carbon nanotubes could transform flexible solar panels forever
Scientists have long believed that perovskite solar cells could transform the solar industry because they are light, inexpensive and highly efficient.
However, one major weakness...
New fiber-weaving technique makes stronger, longer-lasting battery electrodes
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing method that could dramatically improve the strength, durability, and performance of battery electrodes—especially those used in electric vehicles...
New brain-inspired computer chips could take AI to the next level
Scientists at Yale University have developed a new way to build computer chips that work more like the human brain—and, importantly, can grow much...
Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies –where...
If you look across space with a telescope, you’ll see countless galaxies, most of which host large central black holes, billions of stars and...
New aluminum nitride transistor could power the next generation of wireless technology
Cornell University researchers have created a new type of transistor that could transform high-power wireless electronics, making future communication systems faster, more reliable, and...
Scientists create paper-thin brain chip that could restore movement and speech
Scientists have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface (BCI) that is so small and thin it can slide gently between the skull and...
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Uchicago scientists discover a new quantum twist
Have you ever heard about the mysterious world of quantum mechanics? It's like the hidden realm of magic behind everything we know!
Scientists have just...
Scientists develop the world’s most precise atomic clock, pushing new frontiers in physics
In the quest for ultimate precision, scientists at JILA, a joint institution of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University...
Scientists find Burmese pythons can eat even bigger animals than expected
A recent study published in Reptiles & Amphibians reveals that Burmese pythons can eat much larger prey than scientists previously thought.
This discovery has raised...
Scientists develop eco-friendly lubricant additives to protect water turbines and waterways
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed groundbreaking lubricant additives that not only protect water turbine equipment but...
Tiny fern breaks record for largest genome on Earth
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a tiny fern with the largest genome of any living organism.
This species, known as Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has...