Scientists discover cost-saving way to build structures on the moon
Scientists are exploring an exciting idea for future space missions: building structures on the Moon using the Moon’s own soil.
A new study shows that...
Raincoat no longer waterproof? Why—and how to fix it
You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked.
The jacket you purchased as...
AI eye test could catch silent blindness earlier than doctors alone
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that slowly damages vision and can lead to permanent blindness if it is not treated.
It is sometimes called...
Scientists solve key stability problems in inverted perovskite solar cells
Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for...
Why your dog tries to help and your cat just watches
If you’ve ever lost something at home, you may have noticed a funny difference between your pets.
Your dog might rush over, sniff around, and...
How a 600-million-year-old one-eyed creature shaped human sight
Long before humans, dinosaurs, or even fish existed, one of our distant ancestors looked very different from anything alive today.
Researchers now say that all...
Sunlight-powered catalyst could help eliminate “forever chemicals”
Scientists have developed a new material that uses sunlight to break down PFAS, a group of long-lasting pollutants often called “forever chemicals.”
The discovery offers...
New method may finally resolve the “Hubble tension” puzzle
Scientists have known for nearly a century that the universe is expanding, with galaxies moving away from each other over time.
The speed of this...
What is causing the RAM shortage?
Pay any attention to the computer market these days and one thing becomes abundantly clear: RAM—or Random-Access Memory—has gotten pretty expensive.
Memory prices have already...
‘Forever chemicals’ may quietly fuel testicular cancer growth
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are man‑made compounds found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food...
Bio-inspired robotic wing cuts underwater turbulence impact by 87%
Engineers have created a new robotic wing that can sense changes in water and instantly adjust its shape, helping underwater robots stay stable in...
This solar battery could store sunlight for days and produce hydrogen on demand
Scientists in Germany have created a new material that can capture energy from sunlight, store it for days, and later release it as hydrogen...
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Scientists discover unusual magnetic activity in special insulating materials
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a unique type of material called a topological insulator (TI).
This toxic gas provides almost all of our food
Anhydrous ammonia can cause headline-grabbing disasters, but it’s also responsible for 50% of the food on your table.
It all boils down to nitrogen, and...
Not all valved N95 masks are the same when filtering exhaled air
Although respirators with one-way exhalation valves can make wearing a mask more comfortable, their use as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19...
Scientists create ultra-efficient zinc-air batteries with atomic precision
A team of engineers at Monash University has made a major breakthrough that could transform the future of clean energy storage.
By designing a new...
Quantum tunneling pushes the limits of self-powered sensors
Using quantum tunneling, scientists have developed self-powered sensors that can run for more than a year.
Shantanu Chakrabartty's laboratory has been working to create sensors...