This new material is eight times stronger than graphene
Researchers have created a new 2D carbon material that is actually stronger than graphene. The material was created by researchers at Rice University, and they …
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This AI system found a potential cure for blindness
People developing frontier AI models often speculate about how amazing the world will be once AGI and AI superintelligence are available. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s …
This gene stops elephants from getting cancer – can it help human cancer research?
For decades, scientists have puzzled over a curious phenomenon called Peto’s Paradox. In theory, large animals with long lifespans should develop cancer more often because …
Coating satellites in ‘darkness’ could help reduce light pollution
Earth’s satellite problem is only getting worse as time goes on and more satellites are sent into orbit. One of the chief issues with the …
Tiny glass beads could reveal the Moon’s secret history
You might see the Moon as a grey, lifeless orb that orbits our planet each day. However, many researchers believe that the Moon is more …
New research shows even dinosaurs got cancer
Researchers may have found a smoking gun for human cancer research and it goes back almost 70 million years. The smoking gun in question is …
Researchers invented a device that pulls drinking water from the air without electricity
A small wooden cube could soon be the only thing standing between you and a fresh glass of water. Scientists working at the Royal Melbourne …
This everyday activity can reveal your brain’s age
Walking might seem like a pretty basic aspect of most of our lives. However, the speed at which you walk can actually tell doctors a …
The dogs of Chernobyl may be evolving right before our eyes
Are the dogs of Chernobyl evolving right in front of us? That’s a question some scientists have been asking in new research that has been …
Scientists want to test a solar umbrella that could help fight climate change
Scientists have long looked for ways to turn the tide in our fight against climate change. So far, no matter what ideas they come up …
A YouTuber just made the world’s most powerful handheld laser
YouTuber Drake Anthony, who goes by “styropyro,” has created what he claims is the world’s strongest handheld laser. According to Anthony, the legal limit of …
This super rare mineral could be the key to unlocking green energy
The future of green energy could be unlocked by a super rare mineral, researchers claim. The mineral in question is jadarite. It resembles kryptonite, the …
New study claims the world’s oceans are a ‘ticking time bomb’
Our oceans are struggling. From bleaching in the coral reefs to increasing temperatures and rising sea levels, they’ve seen better days. To make matters worse, …
This is the largest map of the universe ever made, and anyone can explore it
The universe is a big place, and while we’re still unraveling the mysteries of the early universe, the James Webb Space Telescope has given us …
The ESA just snapped the first photos of the Sun’s south pole
The European Space Agency has achieved yet another “first” for humankind by capturing the first photos of the Sun’s south pole. These images were captured …
Lab-grown salmon is now being served in a US restaurant
There’s an entirely new world of food developing right in front of us and it comes in the form of lab-grown meats. While we’ve already …
Humpback whales may be trying to communicate with humans
Humpback whales are some of the most intelligent creatures humans have ever had the chance to observe. However, researchers have encountered a bit of a …
Scientists claim the universe could one day implode
The fate of the cosmos may be a bit different than previously expected. For years, scientists have talked about how the universe is always expanding …
Our planet’s oxygen levels will drop, and there’s no way to stop it
It’s no secret that Earth is doomed. Sure, there’s the threat of climate change and the fact that sea levels are rising around the world. …
Astronomers finally figured out how Pluto cools itself
Pluto might be small and distant, but it keeps surprising scientists. After the New Horizons spacecraft zipped past it in 2015, we got our first …
These birds keep teaching themselves new tricks
You might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but apparently Australia’s sulphur-crested cockatoos are never too old to teach themselves. New …
Humans nearly went extinct 1 million years ago, but we don’t know why
A study published in 2023 suggests that nearly 1 million years ago, humanity almost ceased to exist. This potential mass extinction event was discovered by …
The largest black hole jet ever discovered is three times bigger than the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a massive black hole jet that is three times bigger than the Milky Way. The jet is known as Quasar J1601+3102, and …
It’s been millions of years since Earth’s atmosphere had this much CO2
New reports out of the NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggest that the carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in Earth’s atmosphere haven’t been this high …
Strawberry Moon: How to watch the lowest full moon since 2006
Skywatchers are in for a special treat this June when the Strawberry Moon makes its annual appearance. But this year’s event comes with a rare …
‘Superorganisms’ were just seen in the wild for the first time ever
For years, scientists have watched nematodes build massive superorganisms in the form of writhing towers. But, they’ve only seen it happen in the lab. Now, …
The science behind why some people can’t handle being in a noisy room
For some people, noisy environments are just too much for their brains to handle. A loud restaurant, a party with friends, or even waiting in …
