Scientists build bird-inspired drones without motors or gears
Engineers are taking inspiration from birds to design a new kind of flying robot that could be more flexible, safer, and better suited to...
Common weedkiller may help dangerous “superbugs” spread, study warns
A widely used weedkiller could be playing an unexpected role in the rise of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research.
Scientists have found that...
Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave
A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age.
A paleontologist from the...
Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials
As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly.
These...
Scientists create low-cost material to extract clean water from air
Around the world, access to clean drinking water is becoming more difficult. Climate change, growing populations, and ongoing conflicts are putting serious pressure on...
Not so lonely after all: Bull sharks choose friends and form social bonds
Sharks are often seen as solitary and dangerous animals that roam the ocean alone. But new research is challenging that image.
A long-term study of...
How flocking birds are helping AI cut through noise and stay accurate
Artificial intelligence can write, summarize, and explain information quickly, but it still has a major weakness: it sometimes produces incorrect or misleading content.
These mistakes,...
This simple sheepdog trick could revolutionize robot swarms
Sheepdogs have been helping farmers guide flocks for centuries, and their skills have even been showcased in competitions since the 1870s.
In these events, a...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it
Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted.
Picking up fragile items...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
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Game-changing graphene coating could end antibiotic-resistant infections
Scientists have made a breakthrough in using graphene, a super-thin and strong material, to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
This new development could have a significant impact...
A hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease you need to know
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have recently shed light on the potential role of trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial solvent and...
Scientists synthesize extremely unusual silicon compounds
Chemists at the University of Bonn (Germany) have synthesized extremely unusual compounds.
Their central building block is a silicon atom.
Different from usual, however, is the...
New nanotech could clear haze from white wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, or Chardonnay – when you reach for your favorite white, it’s the clean, clear sparkle that first catches your eye.
Or does...
New fire-safe system uses zinc-air battery for efficient hydrogen production
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new hydrogen production system that overcomes key challenges faced by...