Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
Scientists discover one of the oldest stars ever, with almost no iron
Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe.
The star, named PicII-503,...
Scientists create energy-efficient AI chip that mimics brain-style computing
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of computer hardware inspired by how the human brain processes information.
The...
New ultrasonic sensor can detect hidden defects in extreme industrial environments
Engineers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have developed a new ultrasonic sensing technology that can detect structural defects in...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life.
Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...
‘Forever chemicals’ found in many fruits and vegetables in California
Fruits and vegetables are widely known as some of the healthiest foods people can eat. They provide vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and many nutrients that...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life.
Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...
Scientists discover how “selfish” genes kill rival sperm to cheat evolution
Scientists have uncovered how certain “selfish” genes cheat the normal rules of inheritance by destroying rival sperm cells.
The discovery helps explain a long-standing mystery...
AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...
Scientists use light to make molecules rotate on atomically thin materials
Scientists have discovered a way to make molecules sitting on a flat surface rotate together using extremely short flashes of light.
The discovery could eventually...
This smart pillow lets users play music and podcasts with a hug
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a prototype “smart pillow” designed to help people enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks before sleep without...
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This matter is about 3 billion times colder than deep space
Physicists have used atoms about 3 billion times colder than interstellar space to open a portal to an unexplored realm of quantum magnetism.
“Unless an...
What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)
Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry.
The main chemical involved...
Scientists create super spring material that stores more energy with twists
An international team of scientists led by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a new type of mechanical metamaterial that...
Tiny dwarf galaxies help solve a 40-year dark matter debate
For decades, scientists have puzzled over why galaxies spin faster than expected.
The stars in their outer regions move so quickly that, by the laws...
Why does fertilizer sometimes explode?
Over the last century, the compound ammonium nitrate has been involved in at least 30 disasters and terrorist attacks.
Ammonium nitrate is used in things...