The supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way just got very hungry
This big boy just got the munchies.
Power generator turns on the lights by harnessing the cold of the night
This is one cool example of renewable energy.
Seminal fluid blinds honeybee queens so they’re less likely to mate with other males
A perfect example of a sexual arms race in the animal kingdom.
Scientists place human livers in suspended animation that triples survivability
Everyday, dozens of people die in the United States because they can't get an organ transplant -- this new procedure...
Astronauts mix cement in space station, pave way for buildings on other worlds
Researchers have shown that cement can work in space. Next-up: concrete.
Blind CEO develops smart cane that can use Google Maps to navigate surroundings
A remarkable technology that enables the blind to use navigation apps with ease.
Politically incorrect speakers are seen as more authentic
But this kind of language also poses risks.
Music ‘flows’ in the opposite direction when we play it in our heads
The brain seems to treat how it listens and recalls music in opposite directions.
Why we gain weight as we age
The balance between the storage and removal of lipids in fat cells is disrupted as we grow older.
Tesla’s new batteries could last for one million miles or two decades of energy storage
The breakthrough could enable Tesla to launch a mega fleet of autonomous 'robo taxis'.
A new equation may have finally solved Einstein’s ‘biggest blunder’
What's shocking is that even when he had a 'bad' idea, Einstein was still brilliant!
Pea-sized brains grown in a dish generate advanced brain waves akin to those of premature babies
The findings are exciting -- but they also raise important ethical questions. Could someday lab-grown brains become conscious?
The Roman Empire changed the environment so much it cooled all of Europe
Even in ancient times, humans were powerful enough to cause slight anomalies in the climate.
Cockroaches may soon become unkillable due to pesticide immunity
In the future, chemical might become redundant at controlling cockroaches.
Germany to ban glyphosate use by 2023
The controversial herbicide is thought to cause cancer and disrupt insect populations.
Solar is now cheaper than spot electricity prices in most of Europe
The massive decrease in the cost of solar energy doesn't show any sign of stopping.
Sharing your goals can help you commit to them — but only with the right people
Speaking openly about your goals to a person whom you hold in high esteem can actually help you achieve them.
This Canadian startup is turning CO2 emissions into soap
Solving our current climate emergency requires immediate action in order to reduce the amount of carbon already dumped into the...
Both too much and too little sleep increase heart attack risk
Getting proper sleep is one of the most important things you can do to avoid heart disease.
Scientists discover drought-resistant gene in barley
An important research that might secure whiskey and beer against climate change.
Brain scans show how humans shaped dog evolution
Some breeds have different behaviors as a result of artificial selection at the hand of humans -- and it shows...
Enamel-like gel could spell the end of dental fillings
Cavities are a pain but we might now finally have an alternative to fillings.
Biochar could be key to rebuilding the Amazon forest
A carbon-based material replenishes depleted soil by mining and other activities.
America’s opioid crisis could take a turn for the worse if fentanyl expands
A new report suggests that fentanyl has a lot of potential market growth in the western U.S.
This fashionable ski jacket is made from spider silk grown by bacteria
Spider silk is just amazing -- and now we can finally use it in clothes.
People are throwing away perfectly good food because they misunderstand labels
Do you know the difference between "use by" and "best by"?
Scientists find 3.8-million-year-old skull that could reshape human evolution
A lucky find now provides a face for Lucy's ancestor.
Drinking red wine (in moderation) improves gut health
Gut bacteria + red wine = <3
Atom-thick heat shield could make smartphones even thinner
A new insulating material that's 50,000 times thinner than a sheet of paper could make electronics even more compact.
NASA winds up atomic clock that could change spaceflight
The device is paving the way for deep space GPS.
Scientists create supermice that can see infrared light
Are humans next?
IBM releases the world’s first quantum-safe tape drive
Quantum computers may be decades away but that doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare for their disruptive impact.
Scientists find 14 biomarkers associated with dying from any cause
A blood test that scores a person's risk of death in the next five years could be based on these...
Why we should all be worried by facial recognition tech
There are very serious concerns over the impact of facial recognition technology.
Zeppelins five times longer than the Empire State Building could someday fly cargo over the ocean
There might be a future for hydrogen airships -- but will the world be willing to give them a second...
A nuclear war between the US and Russia would devastate the climate, simulation shows
It would result in a 10-year-long nuclear winter that would be devastating for life on Earth.
World’s largest electric vehicle fully recharges itself
A huge electric mining truck never has to be plugged in thanks to regenerative braking.
Having children makes you happier — after they moved out
Despite what folk knowledge says, most parents are actually less happy than their childless peers -- but that doesn't apply...
Microplastics are now snowing over the Arctic
There's no place spared from our pollution when it falls from the sky.
The body’s most important biological clocks are actually in sync
The body ticks with various rhythms and having them in sync seems to be fundamentally important.
Many Neanderthals had ‘swimmer’s ear’
Neanderthals were much more commonly affected by ear infections than modern humans.
Big freshwater fauna declined by 88% since 1970
The decline is twice as severe as for land or ocean vertebrates.
Scientists uncover new insights into the origin of life
The conditions necessary to form the building blocks of life are more feasible than meets eyes.
One in 300 people may have genes that make them elite early risers
Some people thrive on waking up at 4 AM every day -- and this might run in the family.
Astronauts en route to Mars might endure learning disabilities and anxiety from radiation
Hundreds of days exposed to cosmic rays could put astronauts at risk of brain damage.
To avoid choking under pressure, imagine you already have the prize and are merely defending it
Instead of going after the gain, reframe to focus on the potential loss. It's far more effective, researchers say.
Twig-mimicking caterpillars perceive color through their skin to match their background
Chameleons are cool but have you heard about this master of disguise?
Astronomers find one of the oldest stars in the Universe
The other star we've found so far has so little iron -- a key indicator that it was forged close...
How plants evolved to follow gravity
It's common sense that a plant's roots grow downward in the soil -- but it hasn't always been like this.
Another study confirms the Milky Way is warped and twisted rather than a flat disc
The Milky Way's shape resembles that of a hat with the brim down in front and up in back.