Ancient interstellar comet gives us a rare look at the universe’s youth
An unusual visitor from deep space is helping scientists learn more about what the universe was like billions of years before our solar system...
Scientists discover tiny devices can lose energy without ever touching anything
Scientists have discovered that tiny vibrating devices called nanomechanical resonators can lose energy even when they never touch another object.
The surprising finding could help...
Scientists unlock hidden energy source to push organic solar cells above 20% efficiency
Scientists have found a new way to make organic solar cells much more efficient by turning what was once considered wasted energy into useful...
How two stars work together to create brilliant supernova explosions
When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it explodes in a powerful event called a supernova.
These explosions are among the most...
Hawaiʻi’s spinner dolphins are having fewer babies, scientists warn
A new study has found that spinner dolphins living off Hawaiʻi Island are having far fewer calves than scientists expected.
The discovery has raised serious...
Scientists build low-power AI chip that combines computing and memory
Scientists have developed a new electronic chip component that works more like the human brain than today's computers.
The new device can both process information...
Astronomers discover promising super Earth that could support life
A nearby planet that could potentially support life may be more Earth-like than scientists first believed.
New observations suggest the planet, called GJ 3378b, is...
This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story
Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...
Why Some People Can’t Get Their Blood Pressure Under Control—And How AI Could Help
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it...
Why humans and mice smell the world in nearly the same way
Have you ever picked up a piece of fruit and taken one deep sniff to see if it was ripe?
It turns out that mice...
Astronomers characterize improbable system shaped by brown dwarf
While studying planets beyond our Solar System (6,316 confirmed exoplanets and counting), scientists have discovered some very interesting systems.
Consider TOI-201, a compact system populated...
New catalyst converts plant waste into high-value chemicals with nearly 100% efficiency
Scientists have developed a new way to turn plant waste into useful chemicals, bringing us one step closer to replacing some fossil fuel-based products...
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Scientists find baby stars hatch from stellar eggs near galaxy’s center
Astronomers have found stellar eggs containing baby stars around the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
To make the discovery, the scientists used NSF's Atacama...
Why the bubbles in Belgian beers refuse to pop
For beer lovers, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a frothy head of foam on a freshly poured glass.
But while some beers lose their...
Scientists discover how to block noise without blocking airflow
Designing spaces that are both well ventilated and quiet has always been difficult.
Openings that allow fresh air to circulate—such as vents and ducts—also let...
Shocking discovery: Ancient birds with teeth ate fruit, not fish!
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that changes what we know about some of the earliest birds.
Fossils found in China show that a bird...
Lizard skin may hold the secret to more powerful hydrogen fuel cell
A team of Canadian researchers has improved hydrogen fuel cell design by copying patterns found in nature—specifically from lizard skin and plant leaves.
This breakthrough...