This ‘magical’ material made almost entirely of air can stop EV fires from spreading
One of the problems surrounding electric vehicles is the fire hazard that lithium-ion batteries pose if they get too hot and have some kind of …
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NASA just found seven more dark comets
Researchers have discovered a total of 14 dark comets, seven of which are new. The first dark comet was discovered two years ago. Shortly after, …
Jaw-dropping photos show volcanic lava obliterating Iceland’s Blue Lagoon
Press photographer Vilhelm Gunnarsson has captured some of the most jaw-dropping photos of a volcanic eruption in Iceland that we’ve seen in quite some time. …
Remarkable new battery splits water to create hydrogen fuel
Scientists may have finally figured out a viable way to create green hydrogen—the purest and most climate-neutral form of hydrogen fuel. The secret, according to …
Stress found to actually warp the brains of animals
Just like stress messes with our brains, research shows that it can also warp the brains of animals. In fact, a new study published in …
AI can create accurate images of streets just by listening to them
AI has entranced the scientific community. While chatbots like ChatGPT might be the most prominent AI we see in our daily lives, there’s a lot …
The biggest meteor shower of the year peaks this week
Skywatchers have quite the show to look forward to this week, as the biggest meteor shower of the year—the Geminids—is set to peak. Under dark …
CS(A)I? This AI can determine time of death by looking at a decomposing body
The actors in CSI make it look easy to determine a dead body’s time of death. But it’s actually much harder than you might think. …
Liquid metal self-assembles into electronics with this crazy new manufacturing process
A groundbreaking new method promises to reshape the way we manufacture nanoscale electronic components. It could offer a faster, cheaper, and more reliable alternative to …
New glow-in-the-dark wood doesn’t need electricity to illuminate homes
Imagine wooden wall panels that emit a soft glow at night or park benches that light up pathways with a gentle luminescence. This vision is …
A cheap daily supplement can boost brain function in older adults
Scientists have discovered a brain-boosting supplement that could help aging brains function better. The supplement is the subject is a new study published in Nature …
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 …
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 …
