Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
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Scientists discover new dimensions in decades-old strength test
In a groundbreaking effort to rethink how we test the toughness of materials, researchers from Duke University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign...
How sperm and egg stay stuck together
Scientists reveal one of nature’s strongest bonds
When a sperm finally reaches an egg, its journey is far from over.
Before a new life can begin,...
Scientists uncover fishy fountain of youth, defying old beliefs
Have you ever imagined fish getting a second youth after having babies?
Well, a fascinating study has turned what we thought about fish growing old...
New nanoscale method boosts future memory storage and computing technologies
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative technique that could lead to major advances in memory storage...
Scientists find way to turn plastic waste into valuable resin
A method to convert commonly thrown-away plastic to a resin used in 3D printing could allow for making better use of plastic waste.
A team...