This solar paint tech could lead to nearly unlimited EV range
We’ve seen a few key improvements in both paint and electric vehicles over the past year. And while those two industries might not seem all …
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Rare black moon will grace our sky tonight
Tonight’s new moon—the second new moon in a month—is going to be what scientists call a black moon. These rare moon types are similar to …
Mathematicians are getting close to uncovering the greatest mystery behind prime numbers
Prime numbers, the “atoms of arithmetic,” have captivated mathematicians for centuries. These numbers, divisible only by themselves and one, appear deceptively random yet hide intricate …
Geomagnetic super storms caused tractors to move on their own
Back in May, Earth was hit by five consecutive coronal mass ejections (CMEs) within a matter of two days. While the geomagnetic super storms that …
Cancer risk drops as we get older, and this may be why
Cancer risk is a numbers game. It rises steadily as we age, with our 60s and 70s seeing the highest risk. Decades of accumulating genetic …
A strange asteroid-comet could be key to understanding the birth of the solar system
A large asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Neptune and Jupiter is an intriguing oddball as far as cosmic rocks go. Chiron, as the strange centaur …
Disease-resistant, gene-edited pork may go on sale in the US in 2025
New reports suggest that gene editing could bring us disease-resistant pork as soon as 2025. It’s been thirty years since the first genetically modified tomato …
Scientists finally figured out how North American’s highest mountain formed
Mount Denali, North America’s highest mountain, is a beautiful sight. While beautiful, though, scientists have long wondered exactly how this mountain came to be. Now, …
Researchers found a way to 3D print plastic that’s cheap, stretchable, and recyclable
Researchers developed a special 3D-printed plastic that is cheap and flexible. The plastic is made up of a substance they call thermoplastic elastomer. This elastomer …
New study could completely change how we diagnose cancer patients
While we’re still learning how to best treat cancer, doctors have gotten better at spotting it in its earliest stage. That’s thanks to specific cancer …
Astronomers just found a massive water reservoir circling a black hole
Astronomers have discovered an unexpected reservoir of water circling a black hole in deep space. The water-bound black hole rests at the center of a …
Astronomers say they found a tunnel connecting our solar system to other stars
Astronomers have made a startling discovery. Using data from the eRosita X-ray instrument, researchers say they’ve discovered a “cosmic tunnel” that connects our solar system …
High-fructose corn syrup causes cancer in lab animals. Should you worry?
A new study has raised some interesting concerns, revealing that high-fructose corn syrup—a food additive used in many food items we ingest daily—can cause cancer …
Shocking changes were uncovered when scientists mapped Earth’s rivers over 35 years
New research shows that over the past 35 years, 44 percent of the largest downstream rivers have seen massive changes in the amount of water …
Drug that can regrow missing human teeth finally enters clinical trials
Earlier this year, scientists revealed that a new tooth-regrowing drug would enter human trials before the end of 2024. They’ve cut it close, but Japanese …
How to tell if you just spotted a drone or an airplane
Lights in the night can be easy to misinterpret. Is it a shooting star, a satellite, a plane, or a drone? Not sure how to …
Officials say they finally eradicated murder hornets from the US
Murder hornets, known more formally as the northern giant hornet after the Entomological Society of America changed its name, are an invasive species of killer …
Researchers invented an electronic lollipop that lets you taste things in virtual reality
A new “VR lollipop” could soon let you taste things in virtual reality. Researchers highlighted the device in a new study published late last month …
Every world map you’ve seen is wrong – this is what maps should look like
Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world …
Mouse sperm could be key to humanity’s space colonization efforts
Freeze-dried mouse sperm stored aboard the International Space Station could help determine the future of humanity’s space colonization efforts. The sperm, which is stored in …
Study claims Io doesn’t actually have an ocean of lava inside it
Since the late 1970s, scientists have believed that Io could have an ocean of lava hidden beneath its surface, causing much of the Jovian moon’s …
Revolutionary device pulls a key fertilizer ingredient out of thin air
A new device could let farmers generate fertilizer right out of the air. The device harnesses wind energy and draws air through a specialized mesh …
One simple blood test could predict your future disease risk
What if you could tell your future disease risk just by taking a blood test? While it might sound too good to be true, this …
China can now mass-produce cyborg cockroaches in a robotic factory
Scientists in China have found a way to mass-produce cyborg cockroaches. In fact, a new study shows that scientists have found a way to create …
Scientists discovered a ‘neural tourniquet’ that reduces bleeding by zapping one nerve
Researchers have discovered that stimulating a specific nerve could help patients maintain critical blood clotting mechanisms. This “neural tourniquet” could revolutionize how medical professionals approach …
These spiders launch targeted web attacks using sound
Researchers have finally figured out how slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) are so accurate when they fire their webs at prey. Everything from the timing to …
An entirely new form of ancient human may have been discovered
Scientists have proposed a new form of ancient humans. The Juluren, or “large head people,” reportedly lived in eastern Asia over 100,000 years ago. Paleoanthropologists …
Robotic rat with real animal odor uses AI to befriend live rats
A robotic rat learned how to befriend real rats using AI. The wheeled rat was designed to provide companionship for lab rats, which can live …
Playing video games actually boosts kids’ IQ, study finds
Playing video games might not be as bad for kids as our parents told us. In fact, according to a study published in 2022, playing …
New Jersey’s mysterious UFOs may finally have an explanation
There’s been a bit of panic growing in the communities of New Jersey, as earlier reports this last month of “mysterious UFOs” the size of …
