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Bogong moths migrate 1,000 kilometers to mountain caves using stellar navigation, making them the first known invertebrates to use stars to reach unfamiliar destinations, despite having tiny brains.
A series of voltage fluctuations and frequency oscillations hit the Iberian power grid on April 28, leading to a major blackout in Spain and Portugal. Grid operators' attempts to stabilize the system inadvertently increased...
South Korean researchers have developed a technology that greatly enhances next-generation battery performance. Coating current collectors with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) thin films increased battery lifespan sevenfold and...
Honda successfully tested a 21-foot reusable rocket, reaching 890 feet in a 56.6-second flight and landing within 37cm of its target, marking progress toward its goal of achieving suborbital launch capability by 2029.
A glowing radioactive rat and a three-eyed fish named "Blinky" may seem like scenes from a dystopian nightmare, but they're actually from a 1990 episode of The Simpsons. These exaggerated depictions reflect real public concerns...
Researchers developed a swarm robotics system where individual units self-assemble into honeycomb structures using local rules, mimicking insect colonies and potentially revolutionizing manufacturing with its flexibility and...
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China successfully tested its next-gen Mengzhou spacecraft's escape system at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The capsule separated from the escape tower, deployed parachutes, and landed safely using airbags in under two...
Astronomers have solved the "missing baryon problem" using fast radio bursts (FRBs) to locate the universe's ordinary matter. They found that 76% of baryonic matter exists as hot, low-density gas between galaxies, with 15% in...
The discovery of a 16-inch extinct salamander fossil in eastern North America challenges previous assumptions about salamander evolution and suggests large, burrowing species were once widespread, influencing Appalachian...
Researchers at St Andrews University confirmed a century-old prediction by observing structural changes in quantum materials under magnetic fields, potentially revolutionizing materials science, computing, and data storage...
A hardware issue with ULA's Atlas V rocket, involving elevated purge temperature in the booster engine, delayed the launch of Amazon's second batch of Project Kuiper satellites. ULA will evaluate the problem and announce a new...
The UK Royal Air Force has officially introduced the Protector RG Mk1 drone, marking a new era in unmanned combat aviation. This advanced system can operate for over 30 hours, cover 5,750 miles, and carry precision weapons. It's...
A former Navy diver's 100-day underwater stay to study Mars travel challenges suggests outdoor explorers could be suitable for long-duration space missions. NASA may need to revise its astronaut selection criteria, as Mars...
Scientists at King's College London have developed a nanoneedle patch for painless biopsies. The patch, with needles 1,000 times thinner than hair, collects molecular information from tissues without cutting or scarring. It...
KUKA introduces the Catonator, a mobile robotic arm equipped with a massive 1000-2000 mm saw blade. This innovative tool is designed for cutting through rock and concrete, primarily targeting applications in the mining industry....
China's QuantumCTek Co has developed a quantum control system, ez-Q Engine 2.0, supporting over 1,000 qubits and capable of providing over 5,000 qubits of control services. This advancement brings China closer to challenging US...
German researchers developed a revolutionary solar technology using layered barium, strontium, and calcium titanate. This "crystal sandwich" structure generates up to 1,000 times more electricity than barium titanate alone,...
Io, Jupiter's volcanic moon, continues to baffle scientists. Once thought to harbor a global magma ocean just beneath its crust, recent data from NASA's Juno spacecraft suggests this hellish underground sea doesn't exist....
Finland has activated the world's largest sand-based battery in Pornainen. This thermal energy storage system uses 2,000 metric tons of crushed soapstone to store heat from electricity, mainly from renewable sources. The battery...
Tiny orange glass beads discovered on the Moon by Apollo astronauts have revealed ancient lunar volcanic activity. Formed 3.3-3.6 billion years ago, these microscopic spheres provide insights into the Moon's fiery past. Advanced...
Denmark is testing four autonomous sailboats equipped with advanced sensors to monitor critical undersea infrastructure in Danish and NATO waters, aiming to enhance maritime security using cost-effective technology amid rising...
A light-powered catalyst developed at Brookhaven Lab converts CO2 to formate using ruthenium and ligands, mimicking photosynthesis and potentially leading to sustainable carbon capture methods with common metals like iron.
Scientists used fast radio bursts to map 76% of the universe's ordinary matter in intergalactic space, confirming cosmological simulations and potentially aiding in determining neutrino mass and exploring new physics.
An engineer designed and built a 3D-printed VTOL drone capable of flying 130 miles in 3 hours using consumer-grade components. Tsung Xu completed the project in 90 days without prior aerospace experience, demonstrating the...