This new chip uses sound waves to grab and move tiny objects
Sound is usually something we hear, not something we touch.
But researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to turn acoustic waves into invisible...
Why city raccoons rarely cross the road
Raccoons have a reputation for being curious, clever, and fearless, especially in cities where they rummage through trash cans and explore human spaces.
But new...
Scientists create powerful new tool to explore the microbial universe
Microbes are everywhere. They live in our bodies, in soil, in the oceans, and even in the air we breathe.
These microscopic organisms play a...
Smart AI headphones could learn who you’re talking to—and make their voices clearer
Having a conversation in a busy café or crowded room can be exhausting. Many people struggle to focus on the person they’re speaking with...
Scientists draw the first detailed map of the Sun’s “point of no return”
Astronomers have created the first continuous, two-dimensional maps of the outer edge of the Sun’s atmosphere, revealing a dynamic and changing boundary where solar...
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...
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New high-voltage technology could supercharge the mining industry
Zapping rocks with a high-voltage pulse—similar to a lightning strike—could be the answer to decarbonizing the mining industry according to researchers from The University...
Quantum twist: Surprising discoveries in particle movement
Researchers at ETH Zurich have made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of quantum physics, observing surprising behaviors in a specially created "artificial solid."
Led...
Scientists finally know how the world’s toughest material stays so strong
Nacre is the rainbow-sheened material that lines the insides of mussel and other mollusk shells.
More commonly known as mother-of-pearl, nacre’s combination of hardness and...
Scientists map the biggest structures in the universe
Astronomers have unveiled a new map of the universe’s largest structures—massive clusters of galaxies that stretch across millions of light-years.
These cosmic giants are helping...
Life could have emerged from lakes with high phosphorus
Life as we know it requires phosphorus.
It's one of the six main chemical elements of life, it forms the backbone of DNA and RNA...