Early life on Earth may have thrived in impact craters
When free oxygen accumulated in Earth's atmosphere during the Great Oxygenation Event (GOE), the course of life on Earth changed forever.
It created a new...
New origami-inspired material can change from soft to strong on demand
Researchers at McGill University have created a new origami-inspired structure that can transform flat sheets into smooth, curved 3D shapes that switch from soft...
Engineered Microbes Turn Biodiesel Waste Into Valuable Plastic Ingredients
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new biotechnology that uses engineered microbes to turn biodiesel waste into an important ingredient used in plastics,...
100,000-Year-Old Burned Bones Could Rewrite Human Burial History
Scientists studying ancient human remains in Ethiopia may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of human cremation, dating back about 100,000 years.
The discovery comes...
This South Korean food may help remove tiny plastic particles from the body
Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium commonly found in kimchi may help the body remove tiny plastic particles known as...
Why Gold Never Seems to Lose Its Shine
Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine.
Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...
A Beautiful Death How a Dying Star Created the Crystal Ball Nebula
Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries.
Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball...
Scientists create new technology that could solve AI’s growing “memory wall” problem
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations.
Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...
New Plant-Based Spray Could Eliminate Bad Breath in Dogs
Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath.
Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...
Why T. rex Ended Up With Tiny Arms
The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms.
For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...
Hidden “White Hydrogen” in Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Power the Future
Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...
This futuristic speaker could send audio to one exact location
that can direct sound into a tiny, private listening area, allowing someone to hear music clearly without disturbing people nearby.
The research could one day...
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Scientists uncover clues about atomic nucleus shape and dark forces
A team of leading physicists has made a breakthrough in understanding how the shape of atomic nuclei affects the behavior of atoms.
Researchers from Germany’s...
Scientists make fish-free omega-3 supplement from bacteria
An Australian omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria is being developed by a University of Sydney research affiliate in a collaboration between academia and...
A new quantum leap: Physicists one step closer to building quantum transducer
New study sheds light on the development of a device for converting quantum information to new frequencies.
New research by University of Alberta physicists is...
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...
Chiton teeth could inspire the next generation of super-strong materials
A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine, and Japan’s Okayama and Toho universities has uncovered the secrets behind one of nature’s...