Ancient life leaves wrinkled traces in an unexpected place
Sometimes big discoveries begin with a moment of surprise. For Dr. Rowan Martindale, a paleoecologist and geobiologist at the University of Texas at Austin,...
AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit
What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...
Scientists find a hidden “aging clock” in human sperm—and it may affect the next...
Scientists have discovered a previously hidden biological “aging clock” in human sperm, revealing a new way that a father’s age might influence the health...
Scientists create world’s smallest capacitor to measure motion at quantum level
Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have created the world’s smallest capacitor—and while it may sound like a niche engineering feat, it...
Scientists discover an “impossible” state of matter that rewrites the rules of quantum physics
Researchers at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have discovered a new and unexpected state of matter in a quantum material—one that challenges long-held...
Common tattoo inks may contain toxic metals, study finds
A new study led by UNSW Sydney has found that every tattoo ink sample tested from major international brands failed to meet European Union...
Enceladus plumes may hold a clear clue to ocean habitability
How can scientists estimate the pH level of Enceladus’ subsurface ocean without landing on its surface?
This is what a recently submitted study hopes to...
Smart windows made from wood could slash energy bills and block UV rays
What if your window could block harmful UV rays, keep your home cooler or warmer, and adjust to sunlight all by itself—without using any...
New ultra-fast quantum device could power 6G communications
Scientists have taken an important step toward the ultra-fast technologies expected to power future 6G communications.
A research team affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of...
Why some people can stay sharp at 80
Scientists have long wondered why some people stay mentally sharp well into their 80s or beyond, while others develop Alzheimer’s disease and other memory...
How an ultrathin coating could unlock the future of lithium metal batteries
A team of scientists has found a surprisingly simple way to solve one of the biggest problems holding back next-generation lithium batteries.
By adding an...
A swinging tube in the sea could offer a simpler way to harvest ocean...
Ocean currents carry vast amounts of energy, but turning that motion into electricity has always been a technical challenge.
Most existing designs rely on underwater...
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Under some conditions, comets could deliver organic molecules to planets
Approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago, the planets of the inner Solar System experienced many impacts from comets and asteroids that originated in...
Eco-friendly paper straws may not be so green after all
People often think that paper straws are a green choice.
They're supposed to be better for the Earth than plastic straws.
But a new study from...
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your...
Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans.
The most common microplastics...
Why quantum computers “remember” their mistakes—and why that matters
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but there is a stubborn obstacle standing in the way: errors.
Unlike...
Exoplanets make it harder to figure out a star’s age
Estimating stellar age has always been a challenge for astronomers.
Now, a certain class of exoplanets is making the process even more complicated.
Hot Jupiters –...