New robot flies out of water like a puffin without using feet
Engineers have created a remarkable new robot that can swim underwater and then flap its wings to fly into the air, just like some...
Scientists turn fungal waste into compostable circuit boards that cut E-waste
Every year, millions of old smartphones, computers, toys and other electronic devices are thrown away, creating a growing mountain of electronic waste.
One of the...
Astronomers uncover a hidden history inside the Orion Nebula
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest and most famous objects in the night sky.
It can even be seen without a telescope, and...
Simple sand could make buildings safer, stronger, and cheaper to protect
Sand may seem like an ordinary material, but new research suggests it could play an important role in protecting buildings and bridges from damage...
MIT’s tiny robot boats can join together to build floating bridges and platforms
Imagine dozens of small robot boats floating across a river, joining together to create a bridge, a stage, or a temporary platform whenever it...
Scientists unlock 15-fold increase in thermal sensor sensitivity with tiny transistor
Thermal cameras help us "see" heat instead of visible light.
They are used in many everyday technologies, from firefighters searching through smoke to night vision...
How fish DNA and tiny crystals solved the mystery of how the Grand Canyon...
For more than 150 years, scientists have debated one of North America's biggest geological mysteries: When did the Colorado River carve the Grand Canyon,...
Scientists set new stability record for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Scientists have developed a new type of perovskite solar cell that combines impressive efficiency with long-lasting performance, marking an important step toward cheaper and...
Researchers create tiny molecular ‘ladders’ that could power flexible electronics
Scientists have developed a new way to build tiny sulfur-containing molecules that could help create faster, more efficient, and more flexible electronic devices in...
Scientists discover rare super-Jupiter with an incredible 180-day orbit
Astronomers have discovered a rare giant planet outside our solar system that could help scientists better understand how large planets form and evolve.
The newly...
New semiconductor technology could eliminate AI memory bottlenecks and boost ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but it also needs faster and larger memory systems to keep up with growing demands.
Now, researchers...
Scientists develop eco-friendly way to recycle precious iridium and platinum
Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed an environmentally friendly way to recycle one of the world's rarest and most valuable metals from...
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Young galaxies grow up fast, study finds
Astronomers have captured the most detailed look yet at faraway galaxies at the peak of their youth, an active time when the adolescent galaxies...
Scientists discover a fresh twist on kombucha by fermenting fruit juice
Kombucha, the fizzy and tangy drink made by fermenting tea, has become a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing and health-boosting beverage.
But now,...
Cracking the 2,000-year-old mystery: How shipworms destroy wood
For centuries, shipworms have been a menace to sailors and structures alike.
These marine mollusks damaged ancient Greek ships, contributed to the sinking of the...
Scientists create replaceable, more efficient filter for N95 face masks
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there’s been a worldwide shortage of face masks — particularly, the N95 ones worn by health care workers.
Although these...
Scientists explore the mysteries of neutrino particles through cutting-edge experiments
Neutrinos are tiny particles that are incredibly important in the world of physics.
They were once thought to have no mass, but groundbreaking discoveries showed...