homehome Home chatchat Notifications


TikTok has banned videos of climate deniers

Social media is bursting with climate misinformation

Meet Icefin, the torpedo robot that studies the Doomsday Glacier from down below

Torpedo-shaped Icefin robot can go to insane depths beneath ice and help us understand what's making the doomsday glacier melt so fast.

Astronomers directly image massive exoplanet in radically new way

Star-mapping data and direct imaging could lead to even more exoplanet discoveries.

This award-winning photography was made by AI. Its creator says we need to talk about it

The photo was meant to stir up a debate -- and that it did.

The fascinating story of Mongolia's nomadic empire, revealed by DNA analysis

They dominated the Asian steppes for three centuries from 200 BC

Your cutlery could soon be made from durable, sustainable sugar and wood powders

We need a sustainable replacement for plastic as soon as possible.

India’s first autonomous reusable spaceplane makes successful runway landing

India's space agency is on its way to achieve another breakthrough. They are developing their own unmanned spaceplane.

A bacterial probiotic can save Florida's dying coral reef

A probiotic cocktail promises to save the only US coral reef barrier. But we need to act fast, if we are really serious about it.

This catalyst can upcycle plastic waste in ways that almost seem too good

A zirconium-based catalyst promises to break down polymers. It's probably the best plastic-degradation solution we've come across.

Dutch growers are using Bitcoin to power tulip plantations

That's one way of making Bitcoin a bit more sustainable.

Earth could one day have rings like Saturn -- only they'd be made of space junk

Magnets can help un-clutter space, according to new research.

Stressed plants are very noisy, but you never listen

Plants also talk, and they talk a lot under stress, but we are not sure who listens to the different sounds they emit.

Folding into the future: Modern origami method creates stunning glass shapes

The technique could also be used in other materials.

Students make $10,000 satellite with a 3-D printed drag sail that won’t leave any space junk

The satellites demonstrate a super low-cost solution for preventing space debris.

Adobe launches image-generating AI with subtle jab at competitors

A new AI, coming soon to a Photoshop near you.

Watch this robot 3D print yummy cheesecakes

We're closer than ever to witnessing a 3D food printing revolution. These cheesecakes are a delicious proof of what's coming.

Cosmic concrete made from salt, dust, and potatoes could build a base on Mars

It's two times stronger than regular concrete.

This is probably the best way to spot bacteria in a fluid

AI-assisted Raman spectroscopy is great at identifying bacteria and it's way better than just regular Raman spectroscopy.

Meet ARTEMIS, the world’s fastest humanoid robot that trains to play soccer

It maintains stability even when violently shoved or disturbed.

Can we reverse hearing loss? Yes we can, here is how it works

We are closer than ever to reversing hearing loss in humans, here is all the proof you need.

New drug breaks ground in battle against primary bone cancer

It could help increase survival rates, especially in children.

Depression and anxiety among school-aged children are at an all-time high -- and it all may be down to a lack of unsupervised playtime

‘All work, no independent play’ may be an important in children’s declining mental health

Meta is giving up on NFTs for Facebook and Instagram

After being hailed as the future of the Metaverse just months ago, NFTs now seem but a passing fad.

Kids with same-sex parents do just as well, or better, than those with straight parents

This myth has got to go.

Archaeologists discover secret tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza

It could have been created to distribute the pyramid’s weight.

This firefighting robot could help human firefighters escape danger unscathed

If there is a fire emergency, here is a firefighter robot that will go in first. So that human firefighters face minimum risk.

A human just defeated an AI in Go. Here's why that matters

Go is arguably the most complex game devised by mankind.

Glyphosate linked yet again to cancer

The weed-killing chemical is in the spotlight for its health risks yet again.

We pitted ChatGPT against tools for detecting AI-written text, and the results are troubling

As the “chatbot wars” rage in Silicon Valley, the growing proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools specifically designed to generate human-like text has left many baffled. Educators in particular are scrambling to adjust to the availability of software that can produce a moderately competent essay on any topic at a moment’s notice. Should we go […]

ChatGPT is almost good enough to become a doctor. What does it mean for AI and for doctors?

ChatGPT has managed to score well enough to become a licensed doctor. So is it now ready to replace doctors?

Da Vinci's understanding of gravity was centuries ahead of his time

Engineers re-created his experiment with computer modeling and found yet another surprise from the brilliant man.

This lizard-like robot can outperform Mars rovers

Here is a lizard-inspired robot that is as creepy and fascinating as real lizards, and wishes to explore Mars.

Archaeologists discover a massive sword that protected against evil

They also found a shield, also likely for the person to defend themselves from evil.

Codebreakers find and decipher the long-lost letters of Mary, Queen of Scots

The letters had been archived in France and mistakenly placed in another section of a library

How to best take a penalty kick? Science has some answers

Many competitions have been won and lost with penalty kicks.

This AI could save your life by detecting lung cancer early

AI increases the chance of detecting lung nodules, which also sometimes hint at lung cancer.

Researchers create DNA pottery that could one day deliver drugs inside your body

These aren't your average pots and bowls.

Shape-shifting “Terminator robot” escapes prison just like in the movies

The world needs a good terminator, and seems like now we have one.

This hempcrete won’t get you high but it can make your dream green home affordable

Concrete made of hemp could replace traditional bricks, blocks, and other building materials.

This material has the highest melting point of all

It can withstand almost any kind of heat you throw at it.

The cute and bizarre echidnas blow snot bubbles to beat the heat waves

The cold beaks of echidnas cool down their hot blood.

Scientists use mathematical chaos to create unique jewelry

The shapes are based on the Chua circuit, a simple electronic system

This ancient, 2,500-year-old love/grief letter is the most romantic thing

Love is beyond life and death, this ancient letter proves it.

Ancient Japanese art could hold promise for better breast reconstruction

In the US alone, there are over 100,000 breast reconstructive surgeries every year, and there's plenty of room for improvement.

Millions of farmers rely on their faith in God when making important decisions

For millions, faith is a core aspect of decision-making.

This slime mold smartwatch is a living gadget -- and it serves an important purpose

This watch is incredible, alive, and can make you emotional because it is powered by a pet-like slime mold.

The future of AI voice is here: new AI has emotionally intelligent synthetic speech

This AI knows how to sound like you or anyone else.

Repurposing wind power: How out-of-service wind turbines are giving new life to children's playgrounds

Old turbine blades cannot be recycled for energy production but they can be reused for fun and aesthetics.

Eating one freshwater fish is like drinking a month's worth of forever chemicals-laced water

We need to pay more attention to what we eat -- and we definitely need stricter pollution regulations.

Ukrainian researcher who fled war shows how recycled concrete can help his country rebuild

Rebuilding Ukraine won't be easy. But recycled concrete can offer some help.