Revolutionary new battery is made from water and clay
A new type of sustainable battery is made using water and clay, and researchers believe it could be the perfect option for future missions to …
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Why the laws of physics are actually really good at math
It might sound strange to think about physics (which often involves a lot of theory and hypotheticals) helping people solve mathematics problems. However, physics follows …
Researchers uncovered the ‘glue’ that holds memories together in our brains
A group of researchers made a significant breakthrough regarding our understanding of how the brain stores long-term memories. According to a new paper published in …
Mesmerizing nanoscale video shows oxygen and hydrogen atoms forming water
Have you ever wondered what it looks like when a water molecule forms? Well, now you can finally see it in action, as scientists captured …
Our brains aren’t meant to be awake after midnight
The human brain isn’t designed to be awake late at night, new research suggests. The researchers behind the paper, which is published in Frontiers in …
Scientists want to shoot $200 trillion of diamond dust into space to stop global warming
Scientists continue to come up with some of the most off-the-wall global warming solutions ever conceived. We’ve heard theories about how moon dust could help …
Forever chemicals were found in 99% of bottled water
If you thought drinking from bottled water would keep you safe from forever chemicals, then you’d be wrong. That’s because new reports have shown that …
Here’s the truth about the ‘Halloween comet’ everyone is talking about
What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime naked-eye comet may have turned out to be nothing more than a cosmic tease. That’s because Comet C/2024 …
Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air
The fight against climate change may have found a new secret weapon in the form of a carbon-capturing powder that is capable of sucking up …
This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing …
A meteorite strike 3 billion years ago may have helped kickstart life on Earth
Three billion years ago, Earth was a lifeless husk. At least, that’s what some scientists believe. However, that lifeless husk may have found a healthy …
Massive buildings are actually slowing down Earth’s rotation
So called human-built megastructures may actually be slowing down the Earth’s rotation. This isn’t exactly new information, but it has recently been making the rounds …
This TikToker made a homemade robot leaf blower
A TikToker has garnered quite a bit of attention after sharing a video of his homemade robot leaf blower. The entire contraption looks like something …
Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets
Buildings built with concrete in ancient Rome continue to stand firm to this day. This has spurred many researchers to look for the key to …
A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit
A Boeing-built satellite has collapsed in orbit. The satellite, which is officially known as Intelsat 33e, is just one of many that Intelsat uses to …
New study claims certain regions of Mars may have conditions to support life
A new study has raised some speculation about whether or not parts of Mars can allow life to grow. The study, published in Nature Communications …
Earth’s global water system is off balance ‘for the first time in human history’
The global water cycle is off balance for the “first time in human history.” Researchers have warned that this lack of balance could lead to …
Scientists used human stem cells to restore a monkey’s vision
A group of scientists restored vision in a monkey by using human stem cells to fix a hole in its retina. The research could open …
These new EV batteries can go 186 miles on a 5-minute charge
In a significant leap forward for electric vehicle (EV) technology, Taiwanese battery tech company ProLogium has revealed its latest breakthrough—a 100% silicon composite anode battery. …
Scientists uncovered a puzzling ‘sixth sense’ in one animal
Geckos apparently have a “sixth sense” that allows them to pick up deep and low vibrations. This mysterious sixth sense had remained hidden until now …
This strange little robot amputates its own limbs to escape sticky situations
A new type of shape-shifting robot can amputate its leg to free itself from tricky situations. The robot is the brainchild of a group of …
See the specially-designed Florida houses that survived category 5 hurricanes
Hurricanes are some of the most destructive extreme weather events in the US, causing over $1.3 trillion in damage since 1980. Climate change is intensifying …
Crazy new device plays directional sound waves that only the target can hear
Scientists at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne have developed a device that directs sound waves in one direction without wasting …
Researchers invented a liquid that turns into sticky string like Spider-Man’s web-shooters
Researchers at Tufts University’s Silklab have developed sticky fibers inspired by spider silk that may be the closest real-life example of Spider-Man’s web shooters we’ve …
The Euclid space telescope’s first official images will blow your mind
We finally have the official first images from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope, and they are absolutely breathtaking. The mosaic of images …
Study claims ‘Jedi’ rodents can move matter without touching it
A new study seems to suggest that “Jedi” rodents don’t actually vocalize just to make noises. Instead, the study claims that they vocalize to “shake …
People are using AI bots to create nude images of almost anyone online
Telegram has a big problem. According to a new Wired investigation, dozens of AI-powered chatbots have appeared on the messaging app, allowing users to create …
Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G
New reports indicate that next-generation wireless networks could achieve speeds of up to 938 gigabits per second, roughly 9,000 times the speed of current 5G …
A supermoon will fill the sky later this week
Skywatchers will be treated to quite the celestial show this week, as we not only enjoy the bright view of a naked-eye comet, but we’ll …
Why SpaceX catching Starship will change everything about space travel
It isn’t a secret that SpaceX has big plans for Starship, its massive mega-rocket, which has so far seen five test flights since April of …
