This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
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...
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Scientists create new smart window with materials from potatoes, corn and beans
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have made a groundbreaking advancement in smart window technology, potentially making these energy-saving windows more affordable...
Turning carbon into cash: A smarter way to boost oil and store emissions
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new way to boost oil production while also storing more carbon underground—a promising...
Bacterial spores could create self-healing, sustainable building materials
Scientists are bringing the concept of “living materials” one step closer to reality by using one of nature’s toughest survivors—bacterial spores.
A team of researchers,...
Fish guts: The surprising new ingredient for future skin care
When it comes to skin care products, some ingredients might sound a bit strange, but they can work wonders.
One unusual example is snail mucin,...
New silicone ink makes complex 3D printing designs a reality
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new silicone-based ink that could transform 3D printing.
This breakthrough allows for creating larger, taller,...