3 popular password managers are less secure than promised
People who regularly use online services have between 100 and 200 passwords.
Very few can remember every single one. Password managers are therefore extremely helpful,...
Scientists discover how a key protein opens tiny holes in our cells
Inside the human body, countless microscopic processes keep us alive and functioning.
Fluids move, gases are exchanged, and charged particles flow in and out of...
Your tires may be broadcasting your movements without you knowing
A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...
This robotic glove could reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home.
The glove,...
Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
Ancient love stories: How Neanderthal–human relationships shaped our DNA
Our DNA carries the history of ancient migrations, encounters, and relationships between different human groups.
A new study suggests that intimate connections between modern humans...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode
One of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, and may be preparing to explode.
A...
Ancient eggshell engravings reveal early humans’ surprising math skills
More than 60,000 years ago, early humans in southern Africa were carving patterns onto ostrich eggshells—and new research shows these designs were far more...
Scientists discover new silicon qubit that could transform quantum Internet
Quantum technology promises to revolutionize computing, communication, and sensing by using the strange behavior of particles at the atomic level.
But turning this promise into...
Iron age mass grave reveals targeted killing of women and children in Europe
Archaeologists have uncovered chilling evidence of a large-scale massacre from about 2,800 years ago in what is now northern Serbia.
The discovery, made at the...
Hair-thin LEDs could one day replace lasers in data centers and displays
Tiny light sources no wider than a human hair may soon change how information is transmitted and how screens are built.
Researchers at the University...
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What animal societies can teach us about aging
New research reveals that animals, like humans, change their social behavior as they get older.
A collection of 16 studies, including several from the University...
Physicists discover a new phase of matter that could advance quantum computing
Scientists at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge have created a new phase of matter, called a Bose glass, that challenges traditional understanding of how...
Scientists create powerful new tool to explore the microbial universe
Microbes are everywhere. They live in our bodies, in soil, in the oceans, and even in the air we breathe.
These microscopic organisms play a...
The unexpected secrets of hair: Beyond style to sensation!
Did you know our hair does more than just make us look good?
Scientists from Imperial College London have made a fascinating discovery that might...
Scientists develop new quantum algorithm that could revolutionize cryptography
When you send an email or make an online purchase, your data is protected by encryption—a system that ensures only the intended recipient can...