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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Webb spots the ‘smoke’ from crashing exocomets around a nearby star

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was involved in yet another first discovery recently available in pre-print form on arXiv from Cicero Lu at...

Liquid metal tin could revolutionize seawater desalination

Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing the world today, with over two billion people struggling to access clean water. As climate...

New materials can make gadgets wearable and bendable

Imagine being able to wrap your smartphone around your arm like a bracelet or wearing clothes that power up your devices just by having...

AI tool accurately detects heart disease in dogs

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an advanced machine learning algorithm that can accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs. This breakthrough technology could...

New technologies could help destroy persistent ‘forever chemicals’

Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably. This class of chemicals is known as "forever...