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Wastewater treatment plants could soon do more than just purify water — they could become hubs of industrial innovation.
When researchers first laid their hands on a newly discovered frog deep in Panama’s forests, they were in for a surprise. The small, golden amphibian left a lasting impression—literally. As they handled the frog, its bright yellow pigment rubbed off onto their skin, leaving their fingers stained with the same hue that gives this remarkable […]
A Japanese rail company wants to install the defensive tools on 600 trains.
Cats use a mix of strategies when deciding whether to pass through a space and it suggests some self-awareness.
This is a picture of a chicken embryo being fed through fluorescent-labeled blood vessels from the yolk.
Parents would spare no expense to give babies the best option. But many options are misleading and unhealthy.
The geology of the ocean floor is truly spectacular — perhaps even more than land geology. Unfortunately, it's really hard to study.
A binary system of a red giant and white dwarf is creating a spectacular show in R Aquarii.
It's probably the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver.
The marriage of cutting-edge technology with traditional pastimes often stirs excitement -- but "drone fishing" was not on our bingo card.
Methane is a big problem for our climate. This satellite can now see it from above.
The journey of this particular AI was as unexpected as it gets.
They say an elephant never forgets, and according to this new study, that's not far from the truth.
An archaeology project that involved regular people doubled the number of known prehistoric barrows in the region in just four months. Over 6,500 volunteers have analyzed data acquired by the experts, supporting the accurate identification of approximately 1000 prehistoric burial mounds in the Netherlands. Volunteers in archaeology Archaeology has long been associated with the image […]
They were more sophisticated than we gave them credit.
"If change is the only constant in nature, it is written in the language of geometry."
Not one but two prizes went to AI research.
In the year 2,000, a Chinese dealer purchased an unusual-looking rock weighing around a ton. He cleaned it off, removing 20 kilograms (44 lb) from it, and then took the rock (a gleaming mass of crystals and iron) to a Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona. At the show, Dr. Dante Lauretta, a professor […]
The transistor and all its components are made of food-safe materials and could one day assist in medical monitoring.
Kombucha may be due for a major facelift
We know exercise is good for the brain, but this study brings a new dimension to that understanding.
It grew almost two times faster than fungus grown in silence.
After years of confinement and grueling practices, lab chimps find joy and peace in sanctuaries.
Rediscovering ant yogurt is not what we were expecting.
Immigration pays off, especially if you're interested in science and math.
Just days after Hurricane Helene ravaged through parts of the US, an even bigger one might be lining up.
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize for their research on microRNA.
How could we feed astronauts on lengthy space missions? These researchers have a quirky idea.
The same asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have led ants to farm fungus.
We like to believe we're in control, but there's much more randomness than we’d like to think.
We all know AI is using up a lot of power. But we didn't have "reopening nuclear plants" on our bingo card.
Researchers develop integrated optical phased array tweezers with the potential to revolutionize biological research.
Spot can open doors, pick up objects, and drag up to 50 pounds. It’s not actually a dog, it’s a robot that can complement human (and canine) police officers, and this robotic K9 is already tasked with various operations across LA’s crime landscape. However, not everyone is psyched about having a robot dog on the […]
This was the deadliest hurricane to hit the United States since Maria in 2017
We've known for years that doing a PhD can be enormously stressful, but there's little progress.
The hybrid Yelloway One could save one of our favorite fruits.
Some regions of the brain may shrink but increase connectivity.
It's the first time we have a way to study chronic pain in cats.
The figure has been continuously on the rise since the 1990s.
Pluto's moon just keeps getting more and more interesting.
Octopuses are getting more and more interesting with each new study.
Mount Everest is growing, which is no surprise. But it's growing faster than it should.
This could be key technology in our climate struggles, but critics say it's greenwashing.
The astonishing diversity of carnivorans in the Late Miocene helps us understand their ecological roles.
Life was simpler in the good old days. You worked the land, made your own house, and... dabbled in coca?
This ichtyosaur species would have been absolutely terrifying.
It marked the first major overhaul of the U.S. corporate tax system in over 30 years, but did it improve the economy?
Beer is already undergoing big changes in the world. But we're only scratching the surface of what can be done.
Scientists in Spain have produced a "golden lettuce" that's way more nutritious than what you get in supermarkets.
Researchers want to take cheese making to the next level — and they've got the biotech for it.
