Researchers made a stretchy battery that can change into any shape
A new battery could soon reshape how we power wearables, medical devices, and soft robotics. Scientists at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a stretchy …
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Scientists aren’t buying claims that trees talk to each other during eclipses
For centuries, humans have wondered if trees are more than passive bystanders in nature. Do they sense? Do they communicate? Some researchers think so, but …
Humans aren’t the only ones who wipe after pooping, scientists discover
Humans might like to think we’ve cornered the market on cleanliness, but a new study shows we’re not as special as we thought, especially when …
Alchemy is real, and physicists just turned lead into gold
For centuries, alchemists tried to unlock the ability to turn lead into gold. They believed the right mystical process or chemical concoction could transform one …
Your brain chemistry changes after just three days of silence
We tend to think of silence as empty space. The absence of sound. But, it turns out that quiet isn’t passive at all. In fact, …
Humans give off visible light that vanishes when we die, new study shows
It turns out the idea that humans glow might not just be poetic. A new study from the University of Calgary and the National Research …
Flamingos use this genius trick to catch prey more easily
Flamingos are often seen as peaceful waders, standing gracefully in shallow lakes with their heads dipped underwater. But beneath that calm surface, they’re executing a …
Incredible self-shaping liquid was invented accidentally by a student
Sometimes, science moves forward with a spark of genius. Other times, it happens by accident—like when a graduate student shook a vial of liquid and …
Newly discovered ‘super stem cells’ can transform into better versions of themselves
Scientists have discovered a simple yet powerful way to make stem cells stronger, healthier, and more capable than ever—by changing their diet. The result is …
Crows are so smart, they can actually do geometry
Crows have long been known for their clever tricks, but new research shows they may be even smarter than we thought. Scientists have discovered that …
Ultra-processed foods linked to 124,000 deaths in the US in just 2 years
The chips in your pantry and the soda in your fridge might be doing more damage than you think. A new global study has linked …
Engineers invented an ultra-hard concrete alternative made of fungus and bacteria
Concrete is everywhere—from skyscrapers to sidewalks. But it comes at a steep environmental cost. Cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for about eight …
Scientists say our consciousness may actually be altering reality
For centuries, the question of what consciousness is—where it comes from, and what it does—was left to philosophers and mystics. But now, scientists across biology, …
Researchers invented new tiles that keep buildings cool without electricity
Engineers in Singapore have developed a sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms and bamboo. It’s a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and …
Get bitten by these ticks and you may end up with a red meat allergy
Most people think of tick bites as nuisances or, at worst, vectors for Lyme disease. But imagine waking up in the middle of the night …
North America is sinking
Beneath the quiet plains and bustling cities of the U.S. and Canada, an ancient process is slowly playing out. According to a new study published …
Realistic chicken meat was just grown in a lab for the first time
In a significant leap toward sustainable food innovation, scientists at the University of Tokyo have created the most realistic lab-grown chicken to date, complete with …
This new pill may replace weight-loss injections like Ozempic
Injectable drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become household names in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. But for all their popularity, needles …
Researchers found a common sleeping pill that may help prevent Alzheimer’s
What if a pill meant to help you sleep could also protect your brain from one of the most devastating diseases of our time? A …
Researchers developed an ultra-hard new alloy that can survive at 1,400 degrees
When it comes to building the future, not all metals are up to the task. Whether it’s hypersonic jets, next-gen nuclear reactors, or fusion power …
Video shows incredible new 3D holograms you can touch
Holograms you can actually touch might sound like something out of Star Trek, but researchers have just brought this sci-fi concept into the real world. …
This new plant-based material might be the key to ditching single-use plastics
A promising new material created from plants could help replace the single-use plastics that dominate our everyday lives. Developed by researchers in Japan, this cellulose-based …
Scientists may have uncovered a way to stop humans from needing sleep to dream
What if you could experience all the benefits of dreaming—emotional healing, creativity boosts, memory processing—without ever closing your eyes? Scientists have uncovered that certain psychedelics …
Scientists found an existing drug that turns human blood into mosquito poison
A new study suggests a surprising and potentially game-changing approach to stopping malaria that involves turning human blood into a death sentence for mosquitos. The …
Scientists revived 7,000-year-old algae and it’s still thriving
At the bottom of the Baltic Sea, buried beneath layers of sediment and sealed off from light and oxygen, ancient phytoplankton have been lying dormant …
A common drug sitting in your medicine cabinet right now may help fight cancer
It’s been a go-to for headaches, fevers, and sore muscles for over a century. But new research suggests that aspirin—the everyday over-the-counter medication sitting in …
Seawater and CO2 may unlock a game-changing new concrete technology
A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, …
Former NASA engineer says he can defy physics and overcome Earth’s gravity
For decades, scientists have dismissed the idea of reactionless propulsion—the concept of generating thrust without expelling propellant—as a fantasy that defies the laws of physics. …
Google Maps is brainwashing us, new theory suggests
Over a billion people use Google Maps each month to navigate the world. From traffic detours to locating restaurants, it’s become a default way of …
The surprising reason you should switch to filtered coffee
For many people, mornings don’t officially begin until the first sip of coffee. But while we might be picky about our beans or roast, a …
