Animals After 50 years, scientists finally reveal the secrets of Europe’s last panda species August 2, 2022
Environmental Issues Is it time to go electric? Some EVs pay for themselves in a couple of years July 21, 2022 - Updated on July 22, 2022
Chemistry The story of how plastic was invented, and how it’s turned into a big problem July 21, 2022
Inventions Chinese Communist Party wants to use an AI algorithm to “read minds” and test the loyalty of its members July 19, 2022
Discoveries Secrets of the sea: Warship and cemetery discovered in lost ancient city in Egypt July 19, 2022 - Updated on August 18, 2022
Environment Researchers develop human-portable lasers to better study the health of glaciers July 14, 2022
Biology How freezing your poop in stool cryobanks could save you from many deadly and painful diseases July 4, 2022
Health Google says it will delete abortion clinic visits from users’ history — and it’s really sad they have to do this July 4, 2022
Environmental Issues These self-healing robot fish can gobble up the microplastics from our seas June 23, 2022
Animals Catnip has an extra effect you probably didn’t know about — and it has to do with cats June 15, 2022 - Updated on June 16, 2022
Biology Moth wings pave the way toward a less-noisy future by inspiring ultra-thin sound absorbers June 15, 2022
Agriculture Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes June 15, 2022
Biology Cannabis products can really provide relief against chronic pain. But not always, and there are plenty of side effects June 14, 2022
Future An AI-based voice program did the dialog delivery for Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick June 6, 2022 - Updated on June 7, 2022
Biology New study uncovers obscure and surprising effects of some painkillers on the human body June 3, 2022
Animals Moving uphill to survive climate change is not the best option for hummingbirds May 27, 2022 - Updated on October 6, 2023
Future These tiny soft robots can monitor complex environments ranging from deserts to the hot lunar surface May 24, 2022
Science AI traffic light system could reduce traffic jams and save cities a lot of money May 21, 2022
Environment Algae-powered energy cell can keep a microprocessor running around the clock anywhere with sunlight May 13, 2022
Agriculture Maybe not as good as you think: organic vegetables could be harboring disease-causing bacteria May 6, 2022
Environmental Issues Sweet seagrass is saving oceans and reversing climate change — but we’re killing these gentle habitats May 5, 2022
Inventions Mechanical Turk – the fake chess-playing machine that lacked intelligence but still fooled humans for decades May 4, 2022 - Updated on May 2, 2023
Materials Slippery coating prevents frost buildup and gives ice the slip April 20, 2022 - Updated on May 6, 2022
Astronomy New NASA alloy is 1000 times more durable than what’s currently used in spacecraft April 19, 2022
Archaeology Archaeologists use a radars technique to detect buried boat graves of the Viking era April 18, 2022
Health This simple five-minute breathing routine improves fitness and exercise tolerance in middle-aged people April 11, 2022
Anatomy News Sweet remedy: Extract from wild blueberries can help heal wounds and repair muscles April 11, 2022
Research Pushing Moore’s law to its absolute limit: Researchers build graphene transistor the size of an atom April 8, 2022
Climate Tumble dryers pollute our environment with dangerous microfibers, but there is a solution April 6, 2022
Future Korean researchers develop new ultrasonic wireless charging technique that could power medical implants April 6, 2022
Psychology Police training emphasizing fairness can reduce crime and foster more positive interactions April 1, 2022