Silent artificial muscles could transform robots and wearable devices

Engineers have long tried to build artificial muscles that work like the ones in the human body—strong, flexible, fast, and easy to control. Now, a...

A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe

Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago. The simple act of your chest expanding and...

Scientists solve key problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells

Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...

It’s not supposed to be like this: A giant planet orbits a small star

The nebular hypothesis states that stars and the planets that orbit them form from the same reservoir of material, called a solar nebula. It's the...

Your heartbeat could become your password, scientists say

Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...

AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes

Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize. A new study led...

New method can remove 98% of ‘forever chemicals’ in water

Pollution from PFAS chemicals has become a serious global issue. These chemicals are known for their ability to resist heat, water, and oil, which...

Hidden high blood pressure may soon be easier to detect with AI

High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...

900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges

As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...

AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively

Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face. Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...

This new AI trick could turn your fingertips into a touch sensor

Imagine being able to type on your desk, wall, or even a table without needing a physical keyboard. Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a...

AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss

High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Many...

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New sodium solid-state battery could rival lithium for electric vehicles

All-solid-state batteries are often called the future of energy storage. They are safer and more powerful than today’s lithium-ion batteries, making them attractive for electric...

Scientists use magnetic fields to uncover secrets of battery aging

A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new way to study how batteries age over...
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Scientists developed advanced high-energy sodium-ion batteries

The large consumption of non-renewable resources has pushed the current fossil-fuel-based economy to be at serious risk. One solution is to use renewable energy...

Scientists discover Lego-like technique to extend molecular chains

Chemists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new and easier way to build larger molecules by adding one carbon atom at a...

How some massive stars become isolated in the universe

A pair of University of Michigan studies reveals how some massive stars--stars eight or more times the mass of our sun--become isolated in the...