Ultra-processed foods linked to 124,000 deaths in the US in just 2 years
The chips in your pantry and the soda in your fridge might be doing more damage than you think. A new global study has linked …
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World’s first vaccines that don’t need refrigeration just entered trials
Vaccines have saved millions of lives. But keeping them cold has always been a challenge. In many parts of the world, transporting and storing vaccines …
NYC is exploring AI like ‘Minority Report’ to predict crime before it happens on the subway
In a move that sounds straight out of Minority Report, New York City is looking into testing a new AI subway camera system that could …
Researchers ran an unauthorized AI experiment on Redditors
Reddit users thought they were debating real people. Instead, they were unwitting subjects in a secret AI study, and they’re not happy about it. Researchers …
Scientists just discovered an organism that conducts electricity like a wire
When we think of things that conduct electricity, we usually picture copper wires or high-tech circuits, not living organisms. But researchers have just discovered something …
The secret to cleaner, safer sewers just might be ‘poop drones’
Inspecting aging sewer pipes has traditionally been slow, dangerous, and costly. Workers relied on tethered crawlers or had to physically enter hazardous tunnels. In Fraser, …
Researchers extended mice lifespans by 33%, but will it work on humans?
What if tweaking your diet could add years—or even decades—to your life? According to research published in Cell Metabolism, adjusting one specific nutrient intake could …
Engineers invented an ultra-hard concrete alternative made of fungus and bacteria
Concrete is everywhere—from skyscrapers to sidewalks. But it comes at a steep environmental cost. Cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for about eight …
Meet the new fungus battery that needs to be fed instead of charged
In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable technology, scientists in Switzerland have developed a fungus battery. It’s a fully biodegradable, living power source made almost entirely …
Scientists say our consciousness may actually be altering reality
For centuries, the question of what consciousness is—where it comes from, and what it does—was left to philosophers and mystics. But now, scientists across biology, …
Researchers invented new tiles that keep buildings cool without electricity
Engineers in Singapore have developed a sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms and bamboo. It’s a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and …
Get bitten by these ticks and you may end up with a red meat allergy
Most people think of tick bites as nuisances or, at worst, vectors for Lyme disease. But imagine waking up in the middle of the night …
You’re probably brushing your teeth with toxic metals
You check food labels, buy BPA-free bottles, and avoid microplastics as best you can, but have you ever questioned what’s in your toothpaste? New independent …
North America is sinking
Beneath the quiet plains and bustling cities of the U.S. and Canada, an ancient process is slowly playing out. According to a new study published …
Perplexity’s CEO wants its new browser to learn everything about you
When it comes to internet browsers, most people expect a fair trade-off: fast access to information, a few ads, and, hopefully, a bit of privacy. …
Realistic chicken meat was just grown in a lab for the first time
In a significant leap toward sustainable food innovation, scientists at the University of Tokyo have created the most realistic lab-grown chicken to date, complete with …
Almost half of Americans breathe unclean air, and it’s only getting worse
According to the American Lung Association’s latest State of the Air report, more than 156 million Americans are breathing air that is deemed unhealthy. That’s …
How long does plastic take to decompose? The answer is terrifying
Plastic is one of humanity’s most useful inventions… and one of its most persistent problems. Plastic has become so ingrained in modern life that it’s …
See if you live in one of the 13 US states being invaded by cicadas in 2025
This spring, Brood XIV—also known as Brood 14—will surface across at least 13 eastern US states. These cicadas have spent the last 17 years underground …
Meta’s smart glasses can now translate your conversations in real time
Imagine striking up a conversation in a bustling French café or navigating a street market in Mexico City without knowing a single word of the …
This new pill may replace weight-loss injections like Ozempic
Injectable drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become household names in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. But for all their popularity, needles …
The brain doesn’t learn how we thought it does, new study reveals
Every time you master a new recipe, remember a phone number, or finally figure out how to fold a fitted sheet, your brain is learning. …
NASA found a rock on Mars and has no idea where it came from
NASA’s Perseverance rover recently spotted something strange while exploring the dusty slopes of Jezero Crater on Mars. The rover used one of its cameras to …
Trump wants to kill one of the biggest space missions of our lifetime
A billion-dollar space telescope that could answer some of the biggest questions in the universe is nearly ready to launch. However, reports say the Trump …
Researchers invented RAM that’s 10,000x faster than what we have now
A team at Fudan University has just unveiled a stunning advancement in memory technology. The new tech is an experimental storage device that could redefine …
An ancient building surfaced when an earthquake tore open the ground
When a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, it didn’t just jolt the earth, it peeled back history. As the 7.7-magnitude tremor split the …
Researchers found a common sleeping pill that may help prevent Alzheimer’s
What if a pill meant to help you sleep could also protect your brain from one of the most devastating diseases of our time? A …
Researchers are working on ‘artificial naps’ that give the benefits of sleep without actual sleep
What if you could tap into the brain-boosting power of a nap—without ever actually falling asleep? Scientists have just taken a major step toward making …
Researchers developed an ultra-hard new alloy that can survive at 1,400 degrees
When it comes to building the future, not all metals are up to the task. Whether it’s hypersonic jets, next-gen nuclear reactors, or fusion power …
Researchers found evidence linking heavy alcohol drinking to brain damage and early death
Heavy drinking doesn’t just damage your liver. New research says it may also shrink your brain, impair memory, and take years off your life. A …
