Scientists may have detected signs of dark matter in black hole collisions
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
Astronomers believe it makes up most of the matter in the universe, yet nobody...
Scientists discover a simpler way to make solid-state batteries faster and better
Solid-state batteries are often seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of electric vehicles and clean energy.
They could offer safer...
New rooftop antenna system could replace giant satellite dishes
As thousands of new satellites continue launching into orbit, scientists say a major bottleneck is no longer in space—it is on the ground.
Researchers at...
Is your AI chatbot manipulating you?
A billboard tries to sell you something. So does a used car salesman. But no matter how smooth the pitch, you're quite aware of...
Tiny bee-inspired drones could soon navigate the world on their own
Honeybees may hold the secret to the future of drone technology.
Researchers in Europe have developed a new navigation system inspired by the way honeybees...
New memory technology could cut AI energy use by more than 60 times
As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the world’s data centers are using enormous amounts of electricity.
Some large AI facilities already consume as much power...
Astronomers finally capture how turbulent space warps light across the galaxy
Astronomers have directly observed how turbulent gas and charged particles floating between stars can bend and distort light traveling across the galaxy.
The discovery gives...
Why carbon dioxide cools the upper atmosphere while heating Earth below
Scientists have long known something strange is happening in Earth’s atmosphere. While greenhouse gases are warming the planet’s surface and lower atmosphere, the upper...
This new 5G security technology detects cyber threats with 98% accuracy
As 5G networks become a bigger part of everyday life, scientists are racing to solve one major problem: security.
A new study suggests that combining...
Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel
Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies.
The breakthrough could...
How one tiny star change can transform an entire galaxy
A galaxy may look calm and stable from far away, but new research suggests it can actually behave in surprisingly chaotic ways.
Scientists at Leiden...
Scientists discover crystal that captures drinking water using only light
Scientists at the University of Iowa have developed a new material that can capture water directly from the air using only light.
The discovery could...
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New way to double the efficiency of all-organic solar cells
As the world pushes harder to fight climate change, solar energy is becoming more important than ever.
But while solar panels are a clean way...
Why and how do ants walk in a perfect line
In the world of ants, order isn’t optional.
These tiny insects live in colonies with millions of others, working together as a team to forage,...
Scientists capture carbon from air with just smartphone-level power
Imagine being able to clean carbon dioxide directly from the air using only as much electricity as it takes to charge your phone.
That is...
Almost all common chemicals on Earth aren’t sustainable, shows study
More than 99% of the most widely produced chemicals aren’t sustainable, research finds.
In addition, their production is based on fossil raw materials and consumes...
Why some greens turn brown in historical paintings
Enticed by the brilliant green hues of copper acetate and copper resinate, some painters in the Renaissance period incorporated these pigments into their masterpieces.
However,...