How to pick the right wine glass
Choosing the right wine glass can feel as daunting as picking the right bottle of wine, but it is one of the simplest ways...
Tiny wireless antennas use light to unlock the secrets of cellular communication
Scientists at MIT have developed a groundbreaking technology that uses tiny, wireless antennas to monitor how cells communicate.
These antennas, called OCEANs (organic electro-scattering antennas),...
MIT’s new stacked chip design could revolutionize computing
The electronics industry is facing a challenge: it’s running out of space to pack more transistors onto computer chips.
To solve this, chip manufacturers are...
Five cybersecurity tips to protect yourself from scams and deepfakes
In an age when misinformation and deepfakes blur the lines between fact and fiction, identifying scams has never been more challenging.
Falling for a scam...
Where’s the most promising place to find Martian life
New research suggests that our best hopes for finding existing life on Mars isn’t on the surface, but buried deep within the crust.
Several years...
This diamond membrane could transform future electronics and technology
A research team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has developed a groundbreaking method to produce ultrathin, ultra-flexible diamond membranes on a large...
Goodbye lithium? New sodium-ion batteries promise cheaper, greener energy
Lithium-ion batteries power most of our devices and electric cars, but they come with challenges. Lithium is expensive, hard to source, and limited in...
Scientists unveil revolutionary energy storage material for a greener future
Monash University researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in energy storage that could accelerate the global shift to renewable energy.
Their new material, called a...
Hidden worlds beneath the Arctic: Mysterious ocean vents offer clues to alien life
A groundbreaking study has revealed unexpected diversity in hydrothermal vent formations deep beneath the Arctic Ocean.
These findings shed light on the mysterious origins of...
Pocket-powered charging: New wireless tech changes the game
Imagine charging your phone simply by keeping it in your pocket—no cables, no docks, and no need to position it just right.
Thanks to groundbreaking...
Thin-film tech unlocks the future of ultra-precise nuclear clocks
Scientists have taken a big step forward in precision timekeeping by developing a safer and more affordable way to build nuclear clocks.
These advanced clocks,...
How fungi create powerful medicinal molecules
For nearly a century, fungi have been a treasure trove of life-saving medicines.
From Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928 to treatments for cholesterol,...
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Innovative crab shell and seaweed mix could replace plastic wraps
In science, an exciting development is taking place that could change how we use everyday items like plastic wrap.
Researchers have discovered a new way...
Scientists find chemical leftovers from early Earth sitting near the core
Let’s take a journey into the depths of the Earth, down through the crust and mantle nearly to the core.
We’ll use seismic waves to...
Scientists suggest new dimension to understand dark matter
As its name suggests, dark matter -- material which makes up about 85% of the mass in the universe -- emits no light, eluding...
Scientists find traces of one of Universe’s first stars
Astronomers have found the ghostly remains of one of the Universe's first stars inside a rare, ancient star far, far away on the other...
Cosmic radio pulses could help explore hidden matter around galaxies
Powerful radio pulses originating deep in the cosmos can be used to study hidden pools of gas cocooning nearby galaxies, according to a new...