New technique breaks down 100% of forever chemicals in one night
A group of researchers in Japan developed a technique to break down forever chemicals overnight. What’s even more impressive is that the technique is reportedly …
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Scientists invented a mosquito repellent that lasts for over a week
Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in the continued fight against mosquitos. While some have turned to releasing genetically modified mosquitos designed to kill off …
NASA’s mission to crash D.A.R.T. into an asteroid gave us an unexpected revelation
NASA’s successful mission to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to change its trajectory has done more than just teach us how …
Researchers think AI and lasers might help us talk to aliens
Humanity has been searching for extraterrestrial life for decades and trying to communicate with potentially advanced civilizations beyond the stars. So far, the SETI (search …
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can also help people stop smoking
Drugs containing semaglutide, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are intended to help people with diabetes lower their blood glucose levels while also reducing the risk of …
Complex life on Earth is older than we thought, new theory claims
Life on Earth. Where did it come from? How long has it existed here? While we’re still searching for the answers to one of those …
New study shows even moderate drinking is unhealthy
You might have heard that drinking some alcohol can be beneficial to your health. Some doctors might even advise drinking a glass of wine now …
Scientists might’ve discovered how to make a tractor beam in real life
Scientists may have discovered how to create a real-life tractor beam using electromagnetic radiation that can draw particles toward it. The result is something very …
Revolutionary new concrete doesn’t have any cement in it
Concrete has long been one of the most common construction materials, and you can see it just about everywhere. Lately, however, some scientists have been …
Death Valley is so hot right now, it literally melted a tourist’s skin
Death Valley National Park is known for being… well, dead. The sandy dunes of the valley are still one of the most well-known attractions in …
Perseverance rover may have discovered signs of ancient life on Mars
A rock filled with veins has caught the attention of NASA scientists peering through footage from NASA’s Perseverance rover. The rock, which is nicknamed “Chevaya …
New drug could make bacterial resistance ‘nearly impossible’
Bacterial infections have a fix. Get the right antibiotic and the correct course of treatment, and you’ll kill the bacteria and stop the illness. That’s …
Astronomers can spot fake AI photos using tools meant to measure galaxies
Scientists have found a way to use proven galaxy-measuring techniques to spot fake AI images of celebrities. The technique adapts tools used by the Royal …
Crazy new shapeshifting battery can stretch and twist
Researchers at the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China have created a shapeshifting battery that can be stretched upwards of 5,000 percent. The …
Flies with genetically engineered abilities might save us from organic waste
Researchers from Australia have figured out a way to genetically engineer a common species of fly (the black soldier fly) to consume organic waste more …
This robot dog wirelessly jams home networks during police raids
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking a big step into the world of robotics with the introduction of its own wireless jamming robot …
Scientists found strange ‘dark oxygen’ on the ocean floor
A new oxygen source found at the bottom of the ocean has scientists scratching their heads. The “dark oxygen,” as some have referred to it, …
Medicine for astronauts might expire before the first mission to Mars concludes
We want to boldly go where humanity has never gone before: Mars. A manned mission to the red planet will happen once we’ve gone back …
These close-up images of the Sun are so crazy, you won’t believe they’re real
Some astrophotographers know when they’ve landed a killer shot, and Mark Johnston, who also happens to be a NASA solar system ambassador, has managed to …
Scientists created ‘smart soil’ that grows 138% bigger crops with less water
A group of scientists have created a smart soil that can use 40 percent less water than traditional soil options. Additionally, they say that the …
Loneliness may cause food to taste bad in space, new study claims
Space is inherently lonely. Sure, the crew members of the International Space Station have fellow astronauts to work alongside, but they’re often isolated from their …
These ultra-zoomed photos of the parasites that live in pets look like something out of a horror movie
Our pets are some of our most cherished companions. But they can also be home to some pretty disgusting parasites. While it’s important to take …
Mice lived 20% longer after astounding anti-aging drug trial
Scientists have found an unlikely anti-aging drug in the form of an anti-inflammatory drug that is designed to inhibit an inflammatory molecule known as interleukin-11 …
Remarkable new solar-powered drones can fly forever without landing
No matter how cool, versatile, or sophisticated drones might be, they all suffer from the same problem: Limited flight time. They can only do so …
Electric cars could be 50% lighter with these new weightless carbon fiber batteries
A recent innovation in the creation of electric vehicle batteries could potentially reduce the weight of cars and aircraft by up to 50 percent, new …
This common blood thinner can be an antidote to deadly cobra venom
A breakthrough discovery from a team of scientists scattered around the globe might soon help prevent death from exposure to cobra venom and other snake …
Scientists finally figured out why we blush
Why do we blush? Is it a reaction to being embarrassed, self-conscious, mortified, or just happy? For years, scientists have tried to figure out why …
Scientists figured out why some people don’t lose weight even when they work out
If you’re struggling to lose weight despite exercising regularly, you will be happy to hear there’s a new study that might have solved the mystery. …
ESA sets sights on Apophis asteroid with Ramses mission
In 2029, a massive asteroid called Apophis is expected to whizz close to Earth. So close, in fact, that it will come within one tenth …
How to watch the 2024 Perseid meteor shower starting this month
One of the most impressive meteor showers of the year is set to kick off soon. If you’re interested in seeing the 2024 Perseid meteor …
