NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating

On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...

Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle

Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...

Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells

Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing. In...

New ‘nano cage’ could clean PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water

Toxic chemicals known as PFAS have become a growing concern around the world. These substances are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not...

Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices

When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...

This simple fruit wash could make produce safer and last longer

A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia has developed a new way to clean fruit that could make it both safer...

Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan

A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives. The research,...

Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early

Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body. For example, when doctors check how a...

How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most

When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point. Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...

Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery

Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...

Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home

A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...

A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”

Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use. Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...

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Scientists prove insects also feel chronic pain for the first time

Scientists have known insects experience something like pain since 2003, but new study proves for the first time that insects also experience chronic pain...

Electrons in molten salts unlock the secrets for future power plants

Imagine you're cooking and you add a pinch of salt to the pot. Now, think about a special type of salt that can melt and...

Why squirrels are everywhere and raccoons are rare

If you've ever noticed that some animals seem to be everywhere—like squirrels—while others, like raccoons or foxes, are much harder to find, you're not...

New non-toxic technology could extract more gold from ore

New method recovers 84% of gold compared to the 64% recovered with traditional methods. Gold is one of the world’s most popular metals. Malleable, conductive and...

Scientists discover low-cost way to recover lithium from battery waste

Lithium is one of the most important materials in modern technology. It powers rechargeable batteries for phones, laptops, electric cars, and large-scale energy storage. But lithium...