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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
We don’t really understand why we dream. It’s something scientists have been baffled by for decades. However, researchers may have found a simple way to …
The U.S. Air Force is using specially designed structures placed in the waters of St. Andrew Bay to attract oysters. The hope is that the …
Ancient Rome was full of master builders and engineers. The fruits of their labors can still be seen in the aqueducts they built—which still function …
A new startup called Heliospect Genomics has found quite a niche to tap into. The startup’s main focus is on embryo IQ screening, giving parents …
Researchers have uncovered a rare and intelligent fungus. The fungus is called Phanerochaete velutina, and while it isn’t overly intelligent—it won’t be taking over the …
A group of researchers made a significant breakthrough regarding our understanding of how the brain stores long-term memories. According to a new paper published in …
Have you ever wondered what it looks like when a water molecule forms? Well, now you can finally see it in action, as scientists captured …
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing …
So called human-built megastructures may actually be slowing down the Earth’s rotation. This isn’t exactly new information, but it has recently been making the rounds …
Buildings built with concrete in ancient Rome continue to stand firm to this day. This has spurred many researchers to look for the key to …
The global water cycle is off balance for the “first time in human history.” Researchers have warned that this lack of balance could lead to …
Geckos apparently have a “sixth sense” that allows them to pick up deep and low vibrations. This mysterious sixth sense had remained hidden until now …
Scientists at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne have developed a device that directs sound waves in one direction without wasting …
Researchers at Tufts University’s Silklab have developed sticky fibers inspired by spider silk that may be the closest real-life example of Spider-Man’s web shooters we’ve …
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in your living room or driving down the road, and suddenly, you have a hankering for something sweet—whether it …
Working out and exercising are great ways to help build up your body and push various processes within it in the direction they need to …
What if scientists could take cells from both living and dead organisms and turn them into entirely new organisms beyond life and death? While it …
Scientists have found a way to use electrodes to split seawater and turn it into hydrogen fuel. Normally this would create a corrosive and toxic …
