Researcher creates 30% stronger concrete using nanocrystals and nanofibers
Researchers at Purdue University have found a way to make concrete 30 percent stronger. Tests run against the new concrete show it is able to …
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This app can use AI to predict when you’ll die
Have you ever wondered when you’ll die? Well, a new app called Death Clock aims to help you answer that question. The app uses trained …
These temporary tattoos can be used to read brain activity
Electroencephalography (EEG), a technique for measuring brain activity, has long been a cornerstone of diagnosing neurological conditions like epilepsy, brain tumors, and head trauma. However, …
This new biodegradable plastic leaves no microplastics behind
Plastic pollution is one of the most defining environmental challenges of our time. Despite efforts to recycle or responsibly dispose of plastic, vast garbage patches …
Study may have uncovered how life actually began on Earth
Iron sulfides, common in ancient hydrothermal vents, may have played a crucial role in creating life on Earth. These minerals could have helped form the …
We may soon be able to get sleep’s benefits without actually sleeping
The restorative effects of sleep on the brain are well known, but what happens at the neural level remains a fascinating mystery. A groundbreaking study …
Neuroscientists taught rats how to drive
Researchers at the University of Richmond trained rats to drive miniature cars, uncovering surprising insights into their cognitive development and emotional well-being. The study equipped …
Neptune and Uranus might be home to hidden oceans
Uranus and Neptune may soon lose their reputation as the “boring” planets of the solar system. Long overshadowed by the grandeur of Jupiter and Saturn, …
Scientists were able to map how the brain experiences movies
What goes on in your brain while watching a movie? MIT neuroscientists have made remarkable progress in answering this question by creating the most detailed …
Scientists created the world’s first engine powered by quantum entanglement instead of gas or oil
The term “quantum” has become synonymous with cutting-edge technology. Among the latest innovations are quantum engines—machines that harness the strange principles of quantum mechanics to …
Why do EV batteries drain faster in the winter?
As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in popularity, more drivers are learning to navigate the quirks of battery technology. One of the most noticeable challenges is …
This new alloy could be one of the keys that lead to limitless energy
Nuclear fusion holds immense promise as a clean, limitless energy source. But building reactors that can withstand the harsh conditions inside them remains a monumental …
Optical disc made from diamonds and lasers stores data for millions of years
Diamonds are often considered symbols of eternal love. However, their potential to preserve information for millions of years might be even more extraordinary. Researchers have …
The ISS just avoided space junk for the second time in less than a week
The International Space Station (ISS) can’t catch a break. Less than a week after completing evasive maneuvers to avoid space junk, the ISS has had …
The Northern Lights could be visible from New York to Idaho this week
Residents of New York and the upper midwest may get a chance to see the Northern Lights this week. According to the Space Weather Prediction …
Research suggests different parts of your body age at different rates
When we think about aging, we often imagine it as a uniform process—our entire body growing older in lockstep. But new research posits that aging …
Does venting actually help? New study says no
When frustration boils over, many of us instinctively vent—yelling, punching a pillow, or ranting to a friend—believing it helps release the emotional pressure. However, new …
Earth is saying goodbye to its mini moon – but don’t fret, it’ll be back
Earth is bidding farewell to a fleeting celestial companion. The asteroid 2024 PT5, has been orbiting near our planet for the past two months and …
First-of-its-kind EV battery adds 186 miles of range with a 5-minute charge
What if charging your electric car was as quick as grabbing a coffee? Thanks to an incredible breakthrough by ProLogium, that vision is becoming a …
Fascinating study says some of our memories aren’t held in our brains
When we think about memory, the brain naturally takes center stage. From recalling a childhood experience to learning a new skill, our minds seem to …
Researchers found a way to grow plants without light
Can plants grow without sunlight? This question, which might have once seemed like the realm of science fiction, is now a challenge researchers are tackling …
Flight turbulence is getting worse, and now we know why
If you’ve noticed your flights feeling bumpier, you’re not alone. Scientists say that increased turbulence is becoming more frequent—and it has a lot to do …
Behold the largest and deadliest bug in the world
Giant water bugs are fascinating creatures that dominate their freshwater habitats with their sheer size and unique adaptations. These aquatic insects, often called “toe-biters,” are …
New interactive AI tool makes textbooks come to life
Physics textbooks have long relied on static diagrams to explain dynamic phenomena, leaving students to imagine how concepts like motion or energy unfold in real …
Archaeologists dug up buried treasure full of gold and strange alien metal
Discovered in 1963 near Alicante, Spain, the Villena Treasure remains one of the most fascinating finds of the Late Bronze Age. This extraordinary collection of …
Scientists captured an image of a star beyond the Milky Way for the first time ever
For the first time, astronomers have imaged a star located outside the Milky Way galaxy. The subject, WOH G64, is a red supergiant situated roughly …
Starship’s fifth test may have been loud enough to damage nearby homes
SpaceX’s Starship program has faced a wave of criticism after its fifth test flight, which reportedly caused sonic booms that damaged homes and buildings in …
China’s new hypergravity machine can produce 1,900 times Earth’s gravity
China has taken a monumental leap in scientific research by activating the world’s most advanced hypergravity machine. the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF). …
Lab-grown meat is now being sold in restaurants in Hong Kong
Foie gras has long been a symbol of luxury dining. However, it has just undergone a groundbreaking transformation thanks to Vow, an Australian company that …
Wi-Fi 8 won’t bring a speed boost, but it will have one major upgrade
Wi-Fi is the backbone of modern connectivity, evolving with each iteration to support our increasing reliance on the internet. We’re still a ways off from …
