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Scientists created a water vortex model using acrylic cylinders and a pump to simulate planet-forming discs around young stars, allowing affordable study of gas and dust interactions in cosmic accretion discs.
Dr. Aakash Sahai of the University of Colorado Denver has developed a silicon-based quantum technology capable of generating extreme electromagnetic fields in a small space. This innovation could potentially shrink particle...
A newly discovered bacterium from a Yellowstone hot spring challenges assumptions about cellular respiration. This microbe simultaneously breathes oxygen and sulfur, a feat previously thought impossible due to oxygen's toxicity...
A comet hurtling through our solar system at 130,000 mph has sparked an unexpected debate. Is it a natural phenomenon, or could it be an alien probe in disguise? 3I/ATLAS, discovered on July 1, initially appeared to be a...
A hormone-free male birth control pill, YCT-529, has passed its initial safety test in humans. The drug blocks a protein essential for sperm production. A small trial of 16 men showed no significant side effects across various...
Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope have discovered a young planet forming within theotoplanetary disc around star HD 135344B, 440 light-years away. This rare planet, twice Jupiter's size, is actively shaping its...
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This 3D-printed biobattery uses stainless steel anodes and bacterial endospores to generate electricity without lithium or toxic chemicals, producing enough power to run a small LCD screen.
SCCRUB, a soft robotic arm developed by Northeastern University, uses flexible "TRUNC cells" to safely perform tough cleaning tasks around people, combining softness with powerful scrubbing action for potential use in domestic...
KAUST researchers created "solvent selector" kaust-developed "solvent selector" model identifies optimal solvents for organic thermoelectric devices, boosting power output 20-fold by guiding polymer alignment, with chlorobenzene...
Tom Stanton, an aerospace engineer, created a bicycle powered by a Stirling engine, aiming for 150 watts output at 15 mph. He engineered custom parts, including a water-cooling system and 3D-printed components, to mount the...
Danish university students have created a hybrid drone that can transition between air and water using variable pitch propellers. This innovative technology allows the drone to fly, dive, and resurface, showcasing advancements in...
Russia has developed a groundbreaking tenth-generation gas centrifuge for uranium enrichment. The HZ-10 centrifuge, created by Rosatom's fuel division TVEL, surpasses all previous generations in efficiency and productivity. It...
Japan's nuclear industry is poised for a comeback as Kansai Electric plans to survey for a potential new reactor at its Mihama plant. This marks the first step towards new nuclear construction since the 2011 Fukushima disaster,...
Scientists at NYU have solved a 100-year-old mystery about vortex rings, the swirling donut-shaped masses that enable dolphin propulsion underwater. They observed how these rings reach the water's surface without losing shape, a...
A remote Ecuadorian cloud forest called Los Cedros was threatened by mining concessions in 2017. However, a landmark court ruling in 2021 recognized the forest's legal rights, halting mining activities and setting a precedent for...
A groundbreaking technique developed by Vanderbilt scientists allows dead donor hearts to be revived for transplantation without reanimation. The REUP method uses a cold, oxygen-rich solution to preserve hearts after death,...
Scientists have found that ancient viral DNA in the human genome, once thought to be junk, may regulate genes. Researchers identified a new subgroup of viral DNA called MER11_G4, present only in humans and chimpanzees, which is...
Two advanced 3D printers acquired by the UK Atomic Energy Authority will manufacture fusion reactor components, with an electron beam printer for tungsten and a laser printer for complex geometries, potentially reducing costs and...
Betelgeuse, the red supergiant star that captivated astronomers with its mysterious dimming in 2019, has revealed another surprise: a hidden companion. Using a powerful speckle imager on the Gemini North telescope, scientists...
Japanese researchers have observed the transverse Thomson effect for the first time, proving a 174-year-old theory. This thermoelectric phenomenon allows control of heating and cooling flows by changing the magnetic field...
Stellaria, a French nuclear startup, has raised €23 million to develop the Stellarium, a revolutionary fast neutron molten salt reactor. This fourth-generation design promises to destroy more long-lived nuclear waste than it...
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new approach to mRNA vaccine design that reduces inflammation and improves effectiveness. By adding phenol groups to lipid nanoparticles, they created a more potent...
A chemical probe developed at riverside researchers protects mitochondrial DNA from damage, potentially preventing chronic diseases like Alzheimer's and heart failure by binding to damaged sites and stopping DNA breakdown.
The world's largest cable-laying vessel has begun Phase 2 of the NeuConnect project, laying 140 km of underwater cable to create the first direct energy link between the UK and Germany. This 725-km HVDC interconnector will supply...