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 …
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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 …
Engineers invented bendable concrete that’s self-healing and self-heating
Concrete is a cornerstone of modern construction, but its inherent flaws pose significant challenges for construction companies—and environmentalists alike. Now, though, engineers have developed a …
Physicists think they may know the key to unlocking time travel
Imagine a thread so thin it’s invisible to the naked eye but packed with the mass of thousands of stars. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the …
Antarctica may have once been covered by a jungle of trees, new study shows
Picture Antarctica—not as an endless expanse of snow and ice, but as a lush, green rainforest teeming with towering trees and mysterious plants. It sounds …
NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look …
Scientific breakthrough could make X-ray scans safer by reducing radiation
X-rays have fundamentally revolutionized healthcare, giving us views of the human body and even almost impossible views of atoms. However, the radiation involved in X-rays …
Revolutionary test can identify nearly any infection in a patient
A revolutionary new medical test highlighted in a study in Nature Medicine could transform infection diagnostics forever. This new metagenomic sequencing test can detect a …
Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2024 this week
If you’re a fan of stunning night skies, Friday night is your last chance to witness a supermoon in 2024. Known as the Beaver Moon, …
Researchers found a surprise in DNA from Beethoven’s 200-year-old hair
In a surprising twist, scientists conducting a DNA analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair have uncovered new details about the composer’s health—and an unexpected revelation …
Researchers made crack-resistant concrete using fibers from cheap carpet scraps
Concrete is a foundational material in construction, but it can encounter a costly problem: cracking. Engineers have been looking for ways to make stronger, more durable …
Scientists can track where you’ve been by having AI look at the bacteria on your body
Imagine being traced to a particular location based on the bacteria you pick up on your travels. Researchers from Lund University have created an AI …
There’s a gravitational anomaly in Canada where you can instantly lose weight
Did you know that gravity isn’t the same everywhere on Earth? In Canada’s Hudson Bay, gravity is slightly weaker than the global average—an anomaly scientists …
Crazy video shows a robot learning how to do a job just by watching a person
Imagine a world where robots clean your home, beaches, and even public spaces. We’re already well on our way there, but a new self-learning robotic …
The North Taurid meteor shower will peak tonight – don’t miss it
Stargazers, mark your calendars as the North Taurid meteor shower will peak tonight, giving you a chance to witness bright streaks of fireballs as they …
Researchers found a way to harvest electricity using nothing but Styrofoam and wind
Researchers at RMIT University have discovered a way to create electricity from Styrofoam. Traditionally considered a major pollutant, Styrofoam is also apparently a surprising source …
Japanese scientists created plant-animal hybrid cells that make their own energy from sunlight
A group of researchers in Japan have made quite the breakthrough. According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Series …
Scary study finds over 1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss for one reason
Your music listening habits could be putting your hearing at risk. A recent study published in the BMJ Global Health Journal warns that between 670 …
A contraption made from recycled tires can purify water for under $0.01 per liter
Imagine a device that not only purifies water but also recycles waste, all at an affordable price. Researchers at Dalhousie University in Canada have made …
Breakthrough at Cornell could put an end to exploding batteries for good
Researchers working at Cornell have made a breakthrough discovery that could spell the end of exploding batteries. Several years back, this was an especially big …
Japan just launched the world’s first wooden satellite into space
Japan has finally launched the world’s first wooden satellite into orbit. The satellite was developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry and will fly …
Scientists can tweak one gene to extend lifespans by up to 30%
Researchers have identified a particular cellular protein that affects aging. They’ve also managed to tweak this gene to produce it in fruit flies, extending their …
Researchers found a way to bend light around corners, and it’s crazy to see in action
We can bend light around corners. I know it sounds crazy, and it looks crazy when you see it in action for the first time. …
