Robotic arm can feel like part of the body—if it moves at the right...
As artificial intelligence advances, future prosthetic arms may be able to move on their own to assist users with daily tasks.
But for these devices...
Scientists create “liquid solar battery” that works without electricity
One of the biggest challenges of renewable energy is what happens when the sun is not shining.
Solar panels produce electricity during the day, but...
Yangtze river fishing ban sparks dramatic wildlife comeback after 70 years
After decades of environmental decline, the Yangtze River is showing early signs of recovery thanks to a sweeping fishing ban introduced by China in...
How an extinct Hawaiian Ibis adapted to life after sunset
Islands are known for producing unusual animals, and a newly studied extinct bird from Hawaii may be one of the strangest yet.
Scientists have discovered...
Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok
After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...
Scientists develop stretchable patch that detects toxic gas on your skin
Ammonia gas is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world and plays a major role in modern life.
It is used in...
Your chin is an evolutionary accident
Chimpanzees, humans’ closest living relatives, do not have a chin. Neither did Neanderthals, Denisovans, or any other extinct human species.
Humans, it turns out, have...
Astronomers watch a giant star quietly collapse into a black hole
Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views ever of a massive star dying—not in a dramatic supernova explosion, but by quietly collapsing into...
Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline
Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls.
According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...
Astronomers discover “inside-out” planet system that defies cosmic rules
Astronomers have discovered a surprising planetary system that does not follow the usual rules of how planets form.
The finding, led by researchers from the...
New device can hide your heartbeat from radar surveillance
Imagine sitting at your desk during a normal workday. You log into your computer, unaware that a built-in sensing system could be tracking your...
Scientists identify key bottlenecks slowing sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries.
While lithium-ion technology powers everything from smartphones to electric cars, lithium is relatively...
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Scientists create a ‘Schrödinger’s cat’ in a silicon chip
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have achieved a major milestone in quantum technology by creating a real-life version of the famous "Schrödinger’s cat" thought experiment—inside...
New software tool is Swiss Army knife for genomic data
A good way to find out what a cell is doing—whether it is growing out of control as in cancers, or is under the...
Billions of Venus rocks may be on the surface of our Moon — and...
A growing body of research suggests the planet Venus may have had an Earth-like environment billions of years ago, with water and a thin...
Light meets its match: scientists discover lasers can cast shadows
Can light cast a shadow?
It sounds like a tricky riddle, but researchers have shown that, under special conditions, a laser beam can block another...
Scientists find smarter way to recycle polyurethane in our mattresses
Researchers at Aarhus University have developed an innovative method to recycle polyurethane foam, a common material found in products like mattresses, insulation, and car...