Neuroscientists taught rats how to drive
Researchers at the University of Richmond trained rats to drive miniature cars, uncovering surprising insights into their cognitive development and emotional well-being. The study equipped …
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Scientists created the world’s first engine powered by quantum entanglement instead of gas or oil
The term “quantum” has become synonymous with cutting-edge technology. Among the latest innovations are quantum engines—machines that harness the strange principles of quantum mechanics to …
Why do EV batteries drain faster in the winter?
As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in popularity, more drivers are learning to navigate the quirks of battery technology. One of the most noticeable challenges is …
This new alloy could be one of the keys that lead to limitless energy
Nuclear fusion holds immense promise as a clean, limitless energy source. But building reactors that can withstand the harsh conditions inside them remains a monumental …
Optical disc made from diamonds and lasers stores data for millions of years
Diamonds are often considered symbols of eternal love. However, their potential to preserve information for millions of years might be even more extraordinary. Researchers have …
Research suggests different parts of your body age at different rates
When we think about aging, we often imagine it as a uniform process—our entire body growing older in lockstep. But new research posits that aging …
Does venting actually help? New study says no
When frustration boils over, many of us instinctively vent—yelling, punching a pillow, or ranting to a friend—believing it helps release the emotional pressure. However, new …
Fascinating study says some of our memories aren’t held in our brains
When we think about memory, the brain naturally takes center stage. From recalling a childhood experience to learning a new skill, our minds seem to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Researchers found an incredible way to stop nightmares
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 …
Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base
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 …
We now know the secret to why Roman concrete lasts thousands of years
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 …
This startup charges $50,000 to screen baby embryos for IQ
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 discovered a rare fungus that can learn and remember things
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 …
Researchers uncovered the ‘glue’ that holds memories together in our brains
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 …
