First-ever lab-grown stem cells could lead to a game-changing cancer treatment
A set of lab-grown stem cells could hold the secret to a game-changing cancer treatment. So far, the cells have only been tested in mice, …
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Researchers fused mushrooms and robots
What would happen if you took a mushroom and gave it a robot body? That must have been one of the questions scientists at Cornell …
Researchers were shocked when cracked metal healed itself in an experiment
During an experiment, scientists were baffled to learn about the self-healing properties of metal. If they can learn to control and understand the process, then …
Crazy video shows thousands of sharks asleep on the seafloor, and experts are baffled
A video captured by an underwater robot has scientists scratching their heads. The video, which was captured in Beagle Marine Park in Australia, shows thousands …
Scientists can turn mice temporarily transparent to see their organs
Scientists have found a way to make see-through mice, allowing them to observe their organs as they go about their daily lives. The procedure is being …
Scientists made a stretchy new material that could lead to shape-shifting airplanes
Engineers have discovered a way to make an ultra-strong stretchy metal that could enable the creation of shape-shifting aircraft. The new metal is an alloy …
NASA sets Europa Clipper launch date, despite Jupiter’s radiation concerns
Following a series of tests to determine the Europa Clipper’s ability to withstand radiation, NASA has finally approved a launch date: October 10. Though an …
Ultra-rare animal caught on camera is one of only 400 left in the world
An ecologist captured rare footage of a wombat emerging from its burrow. These extremely rare mammals are some of Australia’s hardest to find, as only …
An asteroid just hit Earth, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
An asteroid impacted Earth today, but it didn’t do any damage. The asteroid in question was known as 2024 RW1. It was first detected early …
A student built a fusion reactor at home in just 4 weeks using $2,000 and AI
A math student has achieved the unthinkable. In just four weeks, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, a math student at the University of Waterloo, has created a small …
The science behind why you feel tired after being out in the sun all day
If you’ve ever spent any amount of time out in the sun, you’ve probably felt sun fatigue. This happens whenever you’re out at the pool, …
Crazy new process uses sound to bond metal and wood without glue
A new type of 3D-printed adhesive could change how we join materials together. So far, scientists have developed two new methods that can create extremely …
This orange mold that grows on food waste is being served in Michelin-starred restaurants
An orange mold called Neurospora intermedia is taking the culinary world by storm. That’s because the mold grows on food waste without producing toxins, and …
This is why you shrink as you get older
“Are you getting taller, or am I just getting shorter?” That’s a question you might have heard at least once or twice from elderly members …
New tech eliminates forever chemicals from water in three hours
It’s not just microplastics contaminating our water and food. There’s another dangerous compound we’re trying to remove from the environment, the so-called forever chemicals. These …
Incredible new batteries barely degrade after charging hundreds of times
Battery health is critically important, as we tend to hold on to our smartphones for several years. Battery health is also vital for other electronics …
Aquaria’s new solar-powered boxes pull drinking water out of thin air
It’s frustratingly difficult to get clean drinking water to people all over the world. But a new device from Aquaria Technologies in San Francisco could …
The science behind why you shouldn’t microwave food in plastic containers
I’ve used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for …
Researchers found out how mosquitoes find you in the dark: Infrared sensors
We all know that feeling: you’ve turned the lights off and are almost asleep when you hear that infamous buzz. A mosquito is hunting in …
This is the most bizarre idea we’ve seen to cool your home in a heat wave, but it works
A British engineer has come up with a bizarre but genuinely intriguing idea to help cool down homes during the heat waves still hitting Europe …
New experiment helped mice live up to 33% longer – will it work on people?
Research conducted last year shows that mice who intake less of a specific amino acid appeared to live up to 33 percent longer than mice …
Matching dinosaur footprints found over 3,000 miles apart
The Earth might be made up of multiple continents now, but long, long ago, all of the land was connected. At least, that’s one of …
Researchers developed a coating for clothes that keeps people 8 degrees cooler
Summer might be coming to an end here in the West, but that doesn’t mean we can forget about the impending heat waves we’ll be …
Revolutionary biodegradable plastic uses bacteria to eat itself
The world has a big plastic problem that it’s yet to fix. We’re trying to reduce our reliance on plastic, but that’s seemingly impossible in …
There’s something that’s the opposite of deja vu, and it’s even weirder
We’ve all felt deja vu at one time or another. It’s that weird feeling that we’re experiencing something for the second time, and it’s something …
China produced large quantities of water using the Moon’s soil
The Moon is a key piece of the space exploration puzzle. One of our next objectives is to visit Earth’s satellite and establish a permanent …
Gravitational waves may hold the key to understanding the secrets of the Big Bang
Scientists may have found a new way to unlock the vast secrets of the Big Bang—the cosmic event thought to have kicked off the expansion …
Carmakers found a way to make every car more fuel efficient
New reports indicate that cars made of new forms of steel could provide stronger and lighter cars that are also much more fuel-efficient. According to …
Scientists spot supermassive black hole savoring its last meal
Scientists have spotted a slow-digesting black hole that is taking its time eating its last meal. The black hole in question was discovered during a …
Ice Age humans might not have hunted with throwing spears after all, new study claims
For decades, we’ve believed that Ice Age humans hunted massive animals like the mammoth and saber-toothed cat by throwing spears. However, a new study could …
