New coating could help next-generation semiconductors survive air
A team of scientists has developed a simple new way to protect a promising semiconductor material from one of its biggest enemies: air.
Their breakthrough...
New AI Could Help Doctors Make Better Blood Cancer Treatment Decisions
Artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool in medicine, helping doctors analyze large amounts of information more quickly.
A new AI system called HemaGuide could...
Scientists develop powerful tool to predict battery wear faster than ever
As more renewable energy is added to power grids, large battery systems are becoming increasingly important.
They store electricity when there is extra power available...
New holographic 3D printer could create strong tiny objects in just 20 seconds
A team of researchers at the University of Utah has developed a new type of 3D printer that can create tiny, detailed objects in...
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...
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Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer
As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly.
These energy sources...
Why some mammals glow under UV light
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) light.
Led by researcher Linda Reinhold, the team...
Scientists find new way to turn waste coal into carbon fiber
Have you ever wondered what happens to the leftover stuff when coal is mined?
In Kentucky, a state known for its coal production, researchers have...
How flowering plants became nature’s survivors after dinosaurs went extinct
Did you know that flowering plants are like the superheroes of the plant world?
A new study shows that they managed to survive the massive...
Scientists turn plastic waste into useful spider silk with bacteria
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery: they've engineered a type of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a versatile...