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MIT's new carbon capture system uses nanoscale membranes to separate ions, boosting efficiency sixfold, cutting costs by 20%, and enabling safer chemistries, potentially reducing carbon capture costs from $600 to $450 per ton.
Jupiter was once more than twice its current size, with a magnetic field 50 times stronger, according to a new study of its smallest moons. This discovery provides insights into the planet's formation and its role in shaping our...
Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft is set to revolutionize space-based pharmaceutical research. The reusable space plane will carry a Merck-designed module to grow high-quality crystals in microgravity, potentially advancing...
Researchers at MIT and NANO Nuclear are investigating if "solar salts" used in solar thermal plants can withstand the extreme conditions inside advanced nuclear reactors. The $500,000 study will subject molten nitrate salts to...
A thought experiment explores the potential capabilities of brains or AI systems with far more neurons than humans. As neural networks grow larger, they pass thresholds enabling new abilities. Beyond human-level capabilities,...
MIT's Ryan Williams proved that a small amount of memory can be as effective as extensive time in computation, challenging longstanding assumptions and potentially revolutionizing approaches to complex computational problems.
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Gauthmath is an AI-powered math solver app designed to help students with STEM subjects. It offers instant solutions, step-by-step explanations, and live tutor support for various math levels. The app uses AI to solve problems...
Scientists used a levitated magnet to search for dark matter, specifically ultralight particles that could behave like a wave. Although no evidence was found, tweaks to the experiment could improve sensitivity. The technique...
Electrons, those tiny particles we learned about in high school, are full of surprises. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have uncovered a hidden talent in these subatomic performers - their orbital angular momentum....
UV light therapy shows promise for treating multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. Studies reveal that ultraviolet radiation can calm overactive immune responses, potentially improving symptoms and slowing disease...
Mitochondria, once thought to be simple cellular powerhouses, are revealed as dynamic, social organelles crucial for life and health. These ancient bacterial descendants communicate within and between cells, influencing energy...
A new lithium-CO₂ battery using caesium phosphomolybdate catalyst captures carbon dioxide, stores more energy than lithium-ion batteries, and performs reliably for over 100 cycles, offering potential for eco-friendly power in...
Scientists at the University of Bayreuth used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in spiders to produce red fluorescent silk. By injecting a gene-editing solution into spider eggs, they created offspring with glowing dragline silk. This...
Engineers at the University of Michigan created a spherical prototype with adjustable dimples, reducing drag by up to 50% compared to a smooth sphere. Inspired by golf balls, the "smart skin" uses a vacuum pump to control dimple...
Korean researchers created a tiny semiconductor nanocluster under 1 nm, using cadmium selenide doped with cobalt, to produce solar hydrogen efficiently, paving the way for quantum energy solutions and advanced catalysts.
Scientists have developed an organic solar battery that absorbs sunlight and stores energy for over 48 hours. This lightweight device combines a solar cell and battery using a porous organic framework and water. It captures...
A geometric puzzle features a regular dodecagon with a blue star inside, both having a side length of 1 unit. The star's area is equal to that of six squares with side length 1, totaling 6 square units. This clever comparison...
Rainbow Robotics' RB-Y1 humanoid robot features a wheeled base, dual arms, adjustable torso, omnidirectional movement, and an SDK, enabling advanced manipulation for research and industrial applications across universities and...
Scientists are studying the cosmic dark ages and dawn, periods before the first stars and galaxies formed. New experiments aim to detect faint radio signals from ancient hydrogen atoms, revealing how the early universe evolved....
Vacuum decay, a theoretical quantum event, could fundamentally alter the laws of physics and destroy the universe. This catastrophe would result from a change in the Higgs field, creating an expanding bubble that transforms...
Researchers demonstrated a new quantum computing technique to simulate how molecules behave after absorbing light. Using a single trapped ion and bosonic modes, they modeled three real molecules, achieving results a million times...
A new book, "Women in the History of Quantum Physics," highlights 16 overlooked female pioneers in quantum mechanics. It reveals how discrimination, lack of recognition, and societal expectations hindered women's careers in the...
Recent quantum science breakthroughs include Google's error correction achievement, evidence of geomagnetic field effects on frog embryos, and the creation of large-scale Schrödinger cat states, advancing both quantum technology...
Scientists at the University of Chicago discovered an ultra-thin semiconductor junction within the quantum material MnBi₆Te₁₀. This 3.3-nanometer-thick junction could enable miniaturized electronics and offer insights into...