Scientists built a floating farm using seawater; three crops topped 80% germination in tests
Scientists create solar cells that work underwater at 10 metres and run robots
Dense galaxies are carving out a bubble in the early universe
When JWST
A new design for a plasma engine fuels on only thin air
Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs. Very low Earth orbit (VLEO), between 100
Tough vehicle and construction plastics dissolve into reusable material with low-waste method
A new recycling technique could help tackle a major challenge: breaking down some of the toughest plastics without generating large amounts of waste.
New light-emitting nanoparticles can detect subtle chemical differences
A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering has created a new type of dye-sensitized nanoparticle that can detect target chemicals at very low concentrations while also distinguishing between molecules with very similar shapes.
Room-temperature skyrmion-based synapses could pave the way for energy-efficient AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming how information is generated, processed and stored, but its rapid expansion is also driving unprecedented demand for computing power and electricity. Developing hardware that can process information more efficiently is therefore becoming one of the major technological challenges of the AI era.
Singles in America survey reveals how relationships, marriage, money and family are changing
The Kinsey Institute released new data from its annual Singles in America survey, the nation
Hidden receptor interactions may explain past failures of brain disorder drugs
Metabotropic glutamate receptors, which are important but difficult drug targets, interact in surprisingly varied ways with their principal regulatory proteins, according to two new studies led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings represent a major step forward in understanding these receptors and how they can be targeted effectively to potentially treat conditions such as epilepsy, depression and anxiety disorders.
From atomic vibrations to laboratory mechanics: Bridging 20 orders of magnitude in time
How can we predict the way a real material, such as a polymer, responds mechanically over timescales ranging from the ultrafast motion of atoms to the slow deformations measured in a laboratory? This is a deceptively difficult problem.
Light and nanomaterials could offer new method for detecting metal contamination in water
Access to clean water depends not only on preventing pollution but also on being able to detect contaminants quickly and reliably. Among the pollutants of concern are metal ions such as mercury, lead and zinc, which can enter aquatic environments through industrial and other human activities.
When a friend becomes a caregiver
Eldercare, typically considered a family obligation, is evolving to adapt to demographic shifts that make reliance on spouses and children less assured.
Active black holes reveal star-forming rings and shock waves in nine nearby galaxies
A new study of nine nearby galaxies has shown that actively growing supermassive black holes may contribute to, rather than prevent, star formation in their host galaxies.
Turning a potent greenhouse gas into a valuable pharmaceutical building block using light
The trifluoromethyl group, or CF
Peptide position determines whether gold nanoparticles branch or stay spherical
The position of biomineralization peptides within liposomes can influence how gold nanoparticles grow, reports a research team from the Institute of Science Tokyo. Peptides localized at the membrane interface promote branched structures, while those confined to the liposome interior favor spherical nanoparticles. The findings offer a new strategy for controlling nanoscale reaction environments in nanoparticle synthesis.
Researchers at Uppsala University have analyzed the color pigments in a historical painting signed
Neutral radicals unlock porous organic semiconductors without chemical doping
Researchers at the Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS) at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) have developed a new strategy for producing covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with semiconducting properties without relying on chemical doping. The approach could open new avenues for developing materials for applications in electronics and energy storage.
Mapping charge-carrier dynamics to guide more efficient organic solar cells
A Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) research team led by professors Taeyeon Kim and Doo-Hyun Ko of the Department of Chemistry recently published a comprehensive review titled
In 2016, a Montana researcher found a rock; scans later revealed a dinosaur's finest feather
Series of reactions reveals how complex carbon chemistry can begin in frigid space
Before there was Earth, there was chemistry. In the unimaginable cold, dark clouds where stars and planets are born, carbon molecules assemble into more complex forms
Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth
The pressure to be perfect may intensify for kids once they get into high school
Novel solvent recipe boosts efficiency of organic solar cells
In a study recently published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, a research team from National Taiwan University and international collaborators have developed a straightforward solvent-mixing strategy to significantly boost the performance of next-generation all-polymer organic solar cells. By adding a small fraction of a cosolvent during fabrication, the team successfully resolved a long-standing challenge in controlling film quality, opening new possibilities for commercializing flexible, efficient and sustainable clean energy technology.
Car owners beware! Lessons from the
If you live in Los Angeles and own a Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima or one of 18 other models from these vehicle lines, UCLA anthropologist Jeffrey Brantingham has some advice: Get a steering wheel locking device, take advantage of manufacturer recalls or trade your car in for one with an engine immobilizer.
Social isolation in Australia has nearly doubled over two decades
Australians are becoming increasingly lonely and socially isolated, according to new University of Sydney research that found rates of social isolation nearly doubled over the past 23 years. Loneliness rates also increased over time, though more gradually than social isolation, with the sharpest impacts observed among vulnerable populations.
Extremely short, intense light flashes are in high demand to investigate atoms, molecules and new materials. Free-electron lasers (FELs) produce these flashes. But around the world, beam time available at large-scale user facilities is in short supply, and waiting times are long.
School segregation endures in Baltimore region, report finds
Although public schools in Baltimore City are predominantly Black, the district is doing a better job of reducing segregation among its student body than suburban systems that are able to draw from more diverse populations, according to a new report from Johns Hopkins University.
AI updates can sometimes feel like breakups or losses, study finds
Artificial intelligence systems, particularly those powered by large language models and designed to communicate with users on a one-to-one basis, are increasingly used worldwide. Some of these systems, such as Replika, are also marketed as
Improved thin film harnesses indoor light to power devices
Remember the solar calculator from middle school math class that had a small solar cell at the top? The idea behind that technology is not a relic of the past but the subject of continuous innovation. Today
Japan sent rice and koji to space in 2025; just 260g returned after sake fermented
Algorithm opt-outs may curb manosphere reach, but not misogyny driving it
The federal government recently announced a suite of new laws designed to address harmful content on digital platforms.
Bizarre galactic radio source remains active for two decades with no detectable X-rays
Astronomers have identified a peculiar radio transient in the Milky Way that has remained active for more than two decades, defying the behavior expected of known classes of galactic radio sources. The paper posted to the arXiv preprint server on Aug. 21 discusses the rare event that may have caused this bizarre radio emission.
Starfish program creates new jobs
In a win for people and the environment, new economic modeling from James Cook University researchers reveals that a $5 million investment to control crown-of-thorns (CoTS) starfish numbers in the Cairns region created 61 new jobs and generated $20 million in economic activity.
Human rights committee calls for new AI safety law
The UK needs a new oversight body with teeth, said the Joint Committee on Human Rights, regulating the entire AI supply chain
Micro-dramas and the battle for attention
As tech companies like Meta, Google and TikTok face ongoing scrutiny over addictive platform design, the rapid rise of micro-dramas offers a glimpse into how AI, algorithms and commercial incentives could make digital entertainment even harder to put down.
Revolut hands over customer data after fake government request
The online bank is warning customers that a broad range of sensitive data may have been shared
Mexico brought bison back after 160 years; they are now restoring desert grasslands
The Acer Swift Air 14 is a budget laptop redefined
This new Wildcat Lake laptop from Acer goes straight for the MacBook Neo's jugular
Scammers are teaching AI to sound like you, and research says our brains are falling for it
New research suggests realistic AI-generated accents can make synthetic voices seem more human and trustworthy, giving scammers another powerful way to make fraudulent calls feel legitimate.
Scientists found a way to turn plastic bottles into cookies you can actually eat
Scientists have engineered yeast that can turn plastic bottle waste and crop leftovers into food ingredients, including proteins, fats, vitamins, and flavorings.
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The discovery of water in dark craters at the moon
JWST ruled out finding tiny moons around an exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began science operations a few years ago. But one thing it hasn
Astronomers unmask a supernova impostor
A distant star has captured astronomers
189 years after import, possums damage half of trees in rare New Zealand forest
AI helps microscopes find the most informative nanoscale features in a sample
Researchers at the Department of Energy
Australias Green Triangle forests grew; wetlands now face falling water levels
The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers
Solo travel is surging
Former NASA intern Gary George spent just $217.77 on 1,150 surplus NASA videotapes in 1976, unaware that three reels contained rare first-generation footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon. Around 43 years later, the Apollo 11 tapes sold at Sothebys for $1.82 million, making Gary George a millionaire.
Gravitational-wave analysis narrows the search for black hole impostors
Black holes are regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. When two black holes orbit each other and merge, they produce gravitational waves (i.e., ripples in spacetime) that can resemble those emitted by mergers involving other exotic compact objects.
Fish may be highly sensitive to antidepressants found in water
Many of the drugs that target human brain chemistry, such as antidepressants, are still biologically active when they leave the body. These substances and their metabolites can persist in wastewater and eventually end up in the sea, rivers or other aquatic environments.
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 57.10 feet
Cataract surgery will be needed in space, surgeon predicts
An eye surgeon with a passion for space since childhood predicts that as astronauts start to make journeys to the moon and Mars in the near future, eye surgery in space will eventually become a necessity.
A 1,000-fold longer charge lifetime helps organic catalyst produce solar hydrogen faster
Researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with researchers from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of CAS, have developed a coumarin-linked covalent organic framework (COF) that enables high-efficiency photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production.
Researchers pinpoint key early-universe measurement with record precision
An international team, including researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, has reached a major milestone in
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India needs to launch the space act it keeps scrubbing
AI could make holiday planning easier for overwhelmed travelers
Generative AI could help overwhelmed travelers organize their thoughts, compare options and complete vacation plans they might otherwise abandon, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Magnetic nanoparticles detect amoxicillin allergy with 98% sensitivity in early tests
A multidisciplinary scientific team at the University of Malaga has developed a new technology based on magnetic nanoparticles that enables precise, rapid and reliable diagnosis of allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics, including amoxicillin and other penicillins.
Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history
Virtually all cultures and eras fizz with magic. You might call it a secret ingredient of human life because magic takes so many forms and serves so many functions.
Trout stocking pushed Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs from 92% of their range
Himachal eyes Japan partnership to boost youth skills, jobs
Domestic cats kill 2.4bn birds in US; bright collars reduce bird kills by 61%
Why are the stars around our galaxy
A new study suggests that the young stars orbiting the Milky Way
Rubin observatory peers deep into the famous COSMOS field
The COSMOS field, or Cosmic Evolution Survey Deep Field, is one of the most famous patches of the universe observed by astronomers. Located in the constellation Sextans, this region was photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in segments from 2003 to 2005 using its Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). With support from ground-based and other space-based telescopes, the resulting images were then stitched together to create a stunning picture of cosmic evolution.
Food and water stations for wild birds can increase deadly parasite risk
Scientists turned coconut waste into a water-cleaning material
Iceland to Push Whaling Ban, Leaving Norway and Japan Isolated
Whaling in Iceland has sparked years of protests from animal welfare campaigners and Hollywood celebrities.
BGMI 4.6 Update Arrives September 16 With Midnight Hunters Mode and Vampire Takeover
KRAFTON India has confirmed that the BGMI 4.6 update will roll out on September 16, 2026, bringing a major seasonal shift to BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA. The headline addition is Midnight Hunters, a supernatural-themed mode that changes how Erangel looks, plays and
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North Korea fires missiles after US-South Korea-Japan Freedom Edge drill
North Korea fires missiles after US-South Korea-Japan Freedom Edge drill
Bridging interfacial water structure and reactivity in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution at TiO
Hydrogen (H2) evolution via photocatalytic water splitting is an environmentally friendly and sustainable technology for solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Although interfacial interactions are recognized as key determinants of photocatalytic performance, systematic experimental studies explicitly targeting the structure and reactivity of the water-catalyst interface remain limited. A major challenge lies in probing the molecular structure of interfacial water, especially under hydrogen-evolving conditions.
How one RNA nucleotide switch activates fluorescent dyes
RhoBAST is a tiny RNA molecule that activates fluorescent dyes, enabling researchers to track RNA molecules in living cells with super-resolution. An international collaboration, which includes Ronald Micura and his team from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, has now shown that a small, local
Smart, self-healing packaging uses AI to detect food spoilage in real time
Packaging already tells us where food comes from, when it was made, what
Single nanostructure enables independent control of two light resonance modes
Metallic nanostructures are exceptionally effective at concentrating light into tiny volumes, while dielectric nanostructures excel at storing light with minimal energy loss. Combining these complementary properties has traditionally required complicated hybrid structures in which the two optical modes become mixed, making them difficult to control independently.
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward Sea Of Japan
The North fired a barrage of missiles into the sea in August even after an overture from US President Donald Trump, who said he plans to meet this year with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Compost microbe yields enzyme that tackles polyurethane foam and nylon
Researchers from Aarhus University and the Danish Technological Institute have taken a new approach in the search for enzymes capable of breaking down some of the most difficult types of plastic to recycle. They collected millions of bacteria from a landfill in Kenya, Randers Regnskov Tropical Zoo, the guts of larvae and a compost heap near Aarhus
Unusual bonds reorganize structure and magnetism in vanadium material
While chemical bonds usually determine the structure and properties of a material, bonds between neighboring metal atoms can also change as temperature or other conditions change. These changes can lead to unusual electronic and magnetic behaviors.
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
Scientists have discovered that there is ice deep inside planets like Neptune and Uranus and want to find out what form it takes and how it behaves. They cannot dig for it and transport it all the way back to Earth, so they do the next best thing: recreate those extreme conditions in the lab.
West Bengal, Japan explore new trade, air connectivity and cultural partnerships
Kolkata will host an Indo-Japan cultural festival and exchange in 2027 as India and Japan mark 75 years of friendship. A Japanese delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu also discussed trade, direct air connectivity, renewable energy and a business-friendly environment with West Bengal officials during its Kolkata visit.
Social media activity can expose politics, religion and shopping habits
There is a modern adage: If you don
AI extracts interpretable constitutive laws directly from solid-mechanics data
Researchers at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Ningbo, have developed a graph-based approach that directly extracts concise, accurate constitutive equations from solid-material experimental data. The study, published in Science Advances, describes a method for discovering constitutive models for alloy steels, lithium metal and filled rubbers. It outperforms mainstream empirical models in predictive accuracy while preserving explicit, physically interpretable mathematical formulations.
Crayfish invaded Crater Lake 100+ years ago; newt now vanishing from 95% shore
Electrical pulses convert PFAS waste into valuable silver fluoride
Fluorinated waste, like that found in firefighting aqueous film-forming foam, can act as a significant environmental pollutant. Recently, James Tour
Why making friends at university feels harder than it really is
The summer before starting university can bring multiple worries for students: worrying about obtaining a place in a desired program, navigating the clearing process to confirm a place, securing housing, sorting out financial aid, preparing for academic study and even finding the right school supplies.
Kyocera Corporation and the Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC) at Tohoku University have developed a new technology that integrates optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips using laser annealing, a method that applies localized heat treatment using a laser.
A string of major disasters in 2026 have had devastating consequences. Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and floods and mudslides in Nepal have killed tens of thousands of people and injured many more. Countless people remain missing, and hundreds of thousands of homes are damaged, with some entire neighborhoods destroyed.
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