Researchers used AI to invent self-healing concrete that may help stop potholes
We could soon have roads and highways that require fewer repairs and even help reduce carbon emissions. According to new research, scientists have developed an …
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This tiny bug transforms food waste into nutrient-rich biofertiliser
While they might not win any beauty contests, the black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are making a massive impact by turning food waste into a …
This crazy 4-legged robot from China runs as fast as Usain Bolt
China continues to make strides in the robotics industry. This time, the nation’s engineers at robotic startup Mirror Me have created a new ultrafast robot …
Living solar panels made of bacteria could power homes of the future
What if the next leap in renewable energy doesn’t come from sleek silicon panels but from microscopic life forms? Scientists are exploring the potential of …
Incredible new smart fabric heats up to 54 degrees to keep you warm
What if instead of layering up with bulky clothes or relying on battery-powered heated jackets when you step outside in the winter, your clothing could …
AI invented a new miracle material that’s as strong as steel but light as foam
Scientists have found a new use for AI, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise these days. This time, they used AI to design …
Mind-altering parasite takes control of host spiders before killing them
Deep in the caves of Ireland, scientists have discovered a mind-altering parasite that takes control of spiders, forcing them to abandon their webs before ultimately …
Dog treats made of lab-grown meat just went on sale for the first time
Your dog’s next treat might not come from a farm but from a lab. That’s right, we’re finally moving beyond just lab-grown steaks for humans, …
Failure to launch: Is humanity’s return to the moon doomed?
NASA and the future of America’s space exploration plans are in a strange place at the moment. Not only have we seen sweeping changes at …
Scary levels of microplastics have been found in human brains
In recent years, we’ve become painfully aware that microplastics are everywhere—in our oceans, food, and even the air we breathe. But now, scientists have made …
AI designed computer chips so complex that humans can’t understand them
Computer chips are everywhere. They power our smartphones, run our cars, and even manage our household appliances. With such intense demand, the race to build …
NASA pauses key scientific committees following Trump executive orders
NASA has paused several key science committees, citing the need to comply with recent executive orders from the Trump administration. This decision has left the …
Scientists took a big step toward creating synthetic life
It has taken more than a decade, but scientists have finally reached a major step in the goal to create synthetic life in the lab. …
These smart glasses help people with macular degeneration by eliminating blind spots
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting millions worldwide, especially those over 60. However, Soliddd Corp may have an answer …
See rare photos of a secret lab where the US tested atomic bombs
It’s always interesting to step back in time and see how the modern world has changed things. More specifically, we’ve recently been given a very …
Researchers just discovered an entirely new class of life living inside humans
The human body is an amazing, curious, and disgusting thing. At any given moment, millions of tiny lifeforms are making their way across your body—both …
Forever chemicals in our drinking water have now been linked to cancer
Forever chemicals continue to make headlines. A new study has now linked the handy but pesky chemicals known as PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) to …
Why do these weird lemurs chew up toxic bugs and rub the goo on themselves?
The animal kingdom is full of interesting and wacky creatures. For every overly cute creature like the Shawn-the-sheep nudibranch, there are strange and weird creatures …
FDA approved the first new kind of pain medication in 27 years. Here’s how it works
For the first time in over two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pain medication that could change how …
The Moon isn’t as dead as we thought, new study claims
For centuries, we’ve viewed the Moon as dead, its surface frozen in time since ancient volcanic activity faded billions of years ago. However, new research …
The ocean is warming 400% faster than it was four decades ago
Over the past few decades, rising ocean temperatures have become a major concern for scientists and environmentalists alike. While climate change has long been linked …
Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?
Scientists have discovered a new asteroid with a one-in-83 chance of hitting Earth directly. The asteroid, known as Asteroid 2024 YR4, is currently 27 million …
Scientists used gene-editing to create a mouse with two male parents
A gene-edited mouse created with two male parents has now survived to reach adulthood. This is a momentous occasion for genetics, as previous attempts to …
Scientists may have found a habitable exoplanet just 20 light-years away
Scientists say they may have discovered an exoplanet capable of supporting life. The planet, a super-Earth named HD 20794 d, is located just 20 light-years …
A massive underwater volcano 300 miles off the US coast is getting ready to erupt
Beneath the Pacific Ocean, about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, a massive underwater volcano is preparing to erupt. Scientists monitoring Axial Seamount have …
Researchers recreated DeepSeek’s core technology for just $30
A group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, say they’ve recreated the core technology found in China’s revolutionary DeepSeek AI for just $30. …
President Trump calls for Elon Musk to ‘go get’ astronauts ‘stranded’ aboard ISS and bring them home
In a very not surprising move, President Trump has apparently asked Elon Musk to “go get” the two astronauts “stranded” by NASA aboard the ISS …
Apple and SpaceX secretly brought Starlink satellite support to iPhones
Apparently, Apple, T-Mobile, and SpaceX have been working together in secret. A new report from Bloomberg says the three companies have brought Starlink’s satellite service …
Scientists are trying to make AI suffer. What could go wrong?
Scientists are playing with fire. Researchers at Google DeepMind and the London School of Economics have been running a new study that uses a game …
Study says children are getting sick and dying from exposure to plastics and chemicals
Over the past five decades, the health of children worldwide has taken a concerning turn, with rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) rising dramatically. Now, scientists …
