Scientists observe magnetic hopfions for the first time in history

Scientists have observed a completely new type of magnetic structure for the first time by using extremely short laser flashes to manipulate magnetism at...

Scientists unlock powerful new way to modify boron molecules for medicine

Scientists have developed a new way to precisely modify unusual boron-rich molecules called carboranes, a breakthrough that could help improve cancer treatments, chemical sensors,...

Scientists Finally Capture the First Moments of a Dangerous Hydrogen-Uranium Reaction

Scientists have observed the earliest stages of a powerful chemical reaction between hydrogen gas and uranium metal for the first time, a breakthrough that...

Something just passed between us and a distant star

On the night of 18 December 2019, a star in our satellite galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud, briefly got brighter. Not dramatically nor explosively, just...

Scientists Turn Pomegranate Waste Into Powerful Water Purifier

Pomegranate peels that are normally thrown away by food vendors could soon help clean polluted water, thanks to a new study by researchers at...

Scientists Create Safer Solid-State Battery With 400 Times Longer Cycling Performance

Modern life depends heavily on batteries. From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, rechargeable batteries quietly power much of the technology people use every...

Nearly Half the Material in Your T-Shirt Is Wasted Before You Even Buy It

When people think about clothing waste, they usually picture old clothes being thrown away or dumped in landfills. But according to new research, a huge...

Not all Kombucha is the same: Scientists find tea choice dramatically changes the drink

Kombucha has become one of the world’s most popular fermented drinks, often praised for its tangy flavor and possible health benefits. But new research suggests...

Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries

The world we live in today runs on batteries. But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract. The...

Scientists Discover New Way to Stop “Viscous Fingers” in Fluids

Anyone who has tried adding water to the bottom of a nearly empty soap dispenser has probably seen an odd effect. Instead of mixing smoothly...

Ancient “Cosmic Cities” Were Already Shaping Galaxies Soon After the Big Bang

Astronomers have discovered that galaxies were already being shaped by their surroundings just 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang, much earlier than scientists...

New Room-Temperature Technique Could Revolutionize Future Photonic Chips

Researchers have developed a new way to create extremely small patterns on chip materials at room temperature, potentially opening the door to faster and...

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A softer metal could power the future of safer, longer-lasting batteries

Scientists at Georgia Tech have made a major breakthrough that could make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and easier to use in everyday devices. They’ve created a...
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Smoking has long-term impacts on DNA, says study

It is known that smoking harms the body in various ways. It can cause lung disease by damaging the airways and the small air...

The biology of face and head formation

There’s a reason we can spot a friend in a crowd—humans are wired to focus on faces. We’re incredibly skilled at recognizing small differences...

Chemicals in everyday products could weaken your immune system

Many people use products every day without thinking about the chemicals inside them. Nonstick pans, stain-resistant carpets, and water-resistant clothing all contain substances designed to...
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Nicotine can suppress body weight gain: new evidence from rat research

It is known that smoking is easy to start but hard to quit. One reason is that some smokers believe nicotine can suppress body...