Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe.
It pulled in gas and small companion...
A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body.
The disease develops when...
New ultra-thin membrane could supercharge the future of hydrogen fuel cells
Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that could make hydrogen fuel cells far more efficient, especially at high temperatures where current systems struggle...
Scientists turn old EV batteries into better-than-new power materials
As electric vehicles become more common around the world, millions of lithium-ion batteries will eventually reach the end of their lives.
Recycling these batteries is...
Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer
Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely.
Their...
Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...
Neanderthals may have performed dental surgery 60,000 years ago
A surprising new discovery suggests that Neanderthals may have carried out a form of dental treatment nearly 60,000 years ago.
Researchers studying an ancient tooth...
Scientists may have detected signs of dark matter in black hole collisions
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
Astronomers believe it makes up most of the matter in the universe, yet nobody...
Scientists discover a simpler way to make solid-state batteries faster and better
Solid-state batteries are often seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of electric vehicles and clean energy.
They could offer safer...
New rooftop antenna system could replace giant satellite dishes
As thousands of new satellites continue launching into orbit, scientists say a major bottleneck is no longer in space—it is on the ground.
Researchers at...
Is your AI chatbot manipulating you?
A billboard tries to sell you something. So does a used car salesman. But no matter how smooth the pitch, you're quite aware of...
Tiny bee-inspired drones could soon navigate the world on their own
Honeybees may hold the secret to the future of drone technology.
Researchers in Europe have developed a new navigation system inspired by the way honeybees...
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New technology to speed up the development of more resilient crops
A research collaboration led by The University of Western Australia has created a new technique that speeds up the development of seeds, producing better...
Scientists discover a self-healing layer that could make batteries last longer
Engineers in Texas have made a surprising discovery that could lead to longer-lasting and more reliable batteries—something that could benefit everything from smartphones to...
Mosquitoes have color preferences. Could we hide from them?
Beating the bite of mosquitoes this spring and summer could hinge on your attire and your skin.
New research led by scientists at the University...
Artificial atoms create stable qubits for quantum computing
Quantum engineers from UNSW Sydney have created artificial atoms in silicon chips that offer improved stability for quantum computing.
In a paper published in Nature...
Scientists suggest dark matter might have collisional properties
Recent research suggests that dark matter, previously thought to be non-collisional, might actually interact with itself.
This conclusion comes from a study led by Riccardo...