New reactor can make hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight
When burned or used in fuel cells, hydrogen produces nothing but water, making it an ideal candidate for reducing global carbon emissions. Yet, most of …
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Rats addicted to seized drugs took over a Houston police department’s evidence room
In a story that sounds more like the plot of a quirky crime drama than real life, drug-addicted rats have turned Houston’s police evidence storage …
How long should you use the same towel before washing it?
Towels are an essential part of daily life, but have you ever wondered how clean they really are? These soft, fluffy fabrics might look fresh …
Interactive map lets you explore the history of anywhere on Earth
What if you could travel through time and watch history unfold, one era at a time? With TimeMap.org, you can do just that—no time machine …
Chemist finds a way to transform plastic waste into soap
What if the solution to our plastic waste problem was hiding in your bathroom cabinet? Scientists have found a surprising way to turn trash into …
This horrifyingly massive new sea bug that was just discovered is pure nightmare fuel
The ocean is full of bizarre creatures, but a new discovery might take the crown for the most unsettling yet. Meet Bathynomus vaderi, a newly …
Huge real-world test shows AI can help identify breast cancer
Technology could soon do more than assist doctors. Thanks to advancements in cancer-identifying AI, it could actively save lives. A new study recently showcased how …
Nonstick cookware industry sues over law banning cancer-causing chemicals
Minnesota is turning up the heat on nonstick cookware manufacturers with a groundbreaking PFAS ban. And it’s safe to say the industry isn’t taking it …
Scientists are looking to the past to predict the climate of Earth’s future
An international team has successfully extracted the world’s oldest ice sample from Antarctica. Spanning 1.2 million years of climate history, this ancient ice core promises …
Tonight’s Wolf Moon will ‘feast on’ Mars
Tonight, the Wolf Moon takes center stage. This full moon, traditionally named by Native American tribes for the howling wolves heard during the cold winter …
‘Impossible’ particles may actually be real, according to these findings
For decades, scientists have explored the enigmatic world of fundamental particles, uncovering the building blocks of our universe. But what if some of these particles, …
Groundbreaking sugar gel might be a miracle hair loss solution for men and women
Hair loss is a widespread concern affecting millions worldwide, with hereditary-patterned baldness being the most common cause. Despite its prevalence, treatment options remain limited. However, …
This is why time slows down or speeds up depending on your state of mind
A boring meeting drags on endlessly, while hours vanish when you’re engrossed in a favorite hobby. This curious perception of time has fascinated researchers for …
Study links sugar-filled drinks to millions of heart disease and diabetes cases each year
From sodas to energy drinks, the consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to more than 2.2 million new cases of diabetes and 1.1 million …
This is the most contaminated nuclear location in America
Hidden in the vast expanse of Washington state, the Hanford Site spans 586 square miles and is infamous for being the most contaminated nuclear location …
Supersonic commercial flights will return in 2025 for the first time since the Concorde
For the first time since the Concorde was retired in 2003, the dream of supersonic commercial flights is making a comeback. Promising to cut transcontinental …
Show this AI a single image, and it can imagine an entire world
Imagine transforming a single still image into an entire virtual world. This futuristic capability isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality of GenEx (Generative World …
A scientist claims he might have figured out the solution to the ‘grandfather paradox’
Time travel has fascinated humanity for generations, but it’s long been dismissed as impossible due to the “grandfather paradox.” This thought experiment poses a mind-bending …
Coffee actually helps you live longer, decade-long study says
There’s good news brewing for coffee lovers—particularly if you enjoy your caffeine fix in the morning. A recent study examining over 40,000 Americans has uncovered …
After a 2-hour interview, Google can make an AI that thinks and acts like you
Imagine distilling a person’s personality, opinions, and decision-making style into an AI replica. This concept isn’t science fiction—it’s the foundation of a groundbreaking study by …
What’s happening to Earth right now can’t be explained by climate models
For over five decades, scientists have been striving to predict Earth’s future climate. The progress has been remarkable, yet the task is daunting. As global …
Human hibernation might actually be possible
Humanity’s ambition to explore the stars faces a fundamental hurdle: the sheer expanse of space. Even traveling at near-light speeds, reaching our closest stellar neighbor …
New study suggests a completely different origin for Pluto’s largest moon
Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, has fascinated astronomers for decades with its unique relationship to the dwarf planet. Now, new research sheds light on its intriguing …
Scientists just found signs of a massive dinosaur highway in England
Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham have uncovered a massive expanse of dinosaur footprints at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire. These ancient tracks, …
A rare four-planet conjunction will be visible for most of January
January brings an extraordinary treat for stargazers: a rare four-planet conjunction lighting up the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in a …
Food made without plants or animals will go on sale in the US in 2025
Imagine a future where butter, chocolate, and ice cream are created without relying on farms or livestock. That future is closer than ever as farmless …
These new smart glasses from CES have a screen, but it’s not on the lenses
A new wearable tech company is entering the fray. Halliday, a new startup, is set to shake up the wearable tech scene by combining smart …
MIT researchers figured out how to decode cellular signals using light
Decoding cellular signals has long been a cornerstone of biomedical research, offering insights into how cells communicate and respond to environmental changes. This knowledge is …
Researchers figured out how many bits per second of data the human brain can process
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have uncovered a surprising truth about the speed of human thought: our brains process ideas at a rate …
This cute little sea animal is actually a hybrid that’s part vegetable
In the vast and colorful—and sometimes terrifying—world of marine life, few creatures are as captivating as the Costasiella kuroshimae. Affectionately known as the “leaf sheep” …
