Get hand-picked daily summaries of the best, most informative science and engineering articles from around the web. Browse recent summaries, then jump to the original source when you want the full article.
New simulations reveal neutrinos significantly impact neutron star merger outcomes by changing "flavors," affecting how many neutrons create heavy metals. This transformation process could increase production of gold, platinum, and rare earth elements by up to 10 times. The findings help explain the cosmic origins of these valuable elements and could improve interpretation of gravitational waves detected by...
Researchers used advanced seismic imaging to confirm that a 2-mile-wide crater under the North Sea was created by a 160-meter asteroid impact over 43 million years ago, causing a 100-meter tsunami.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe faces a tougher mission as its target asteroid, 1998 KY26, is now measured at only 11 meters wide—smaller than initially thought—and rotates once every five minutes. Set to reach the asteroid in 2031, this...
Chinese scientists developed a solar-powered system that produces hydrogen fuel from air moisture without external water or energy sources. The innovative device combines atmospheric water harvesting with electrolysis technology,...
Ceramic fibers coated with silver nanoparticles create branch-like structures that triple piezoelectric nanogenerator output to 96.4 volts, enabling self-powered sensors to monitor power grid vibrations with 96% accuracy.
Hubble's latest image of Messier 96 reveals a galaxy with an asymmetric shape likely caused by gravitational interactions with neighboring galaxies 35 million light-years away in Leo. The new ultraviolet and optical light...
This archive is built from SMRTR newsletter stories. Subscribe for hand-picked stories without the extra noise.
Chinese researchers discovered 41 new lunar landslides since 2009, primarily triggered by moonquakes rather than asteroid impacts. These smaller landslides occur on steep slopes and suggest the moon remains geologically active....
Georgia Tech and University of Alabama researchers developed a polymer that maintains quantum states at room temperature, eliminating the need for ultra-cold conditions. The material uses specially designed molecular chains with...
Physicists suggest primordial black hole explosions near our solar system could produce ultra-high-energy neutrinos, potentially linking these particles to black hole physics and dark matter, though some experts remain skeptical...
A firefighting suit that can withstand temperatures of 2,192 degrees Fahrenheit without melting? That's exactly what Chinese company Safmax has developed, showcasing their revolutionary flame-retardant fabric at the Public...
PNNL's self-fixturing friction stir welding tool combines the welding tool and backing plate, eliminating the need for a separate anvil and potentially improving automotive manufacturing with stronger welds and reduced energy...
DACLab's new technology captures atmospheric CO2 using 25% less energy, employing a bifurcated design for more efficient capture and release processes, with plans to further reduce energy consumption and lower carbon capture...
Humanoid, a UK robotics company, has introduced HMND 01 Alpha, Britain's first industrial humanoid robot. Developed in seven months, the 87-inch tall wheeled robot moves at 4.4 mph, carries 33 lbs, and reaches items up to two...
The first black hole ever imaged, M87*, has shown dramatic changes in its magnetic field patterns over just four years. New analysis of polarized light from images taken in 2017, 2018 and 2021 reveals that the magnetic fields...
Some dogs can categorize toys by function rather than appearance, exhibiting "label extension" without training. Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University found these dogs could identify objects with similar functions despite...
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft faces new challenges as astronomers discover asteroid 1998 KY26 is just 11 meters across and completes one rotation every five minutes—much smaller and faster than previously thought. This tiny size,...
Researchers have developed a revolutionary 3D-printed fuel cell that's entirely ceramic, eliminating heavy metal components that make up 75% of traditional fuel cells' weight. The "Monolith" design uses a coral-inspired structure...
Russia's Rosatom has created a new nuclear fuel assembly (OS-5) with mixed nitride uranium-plutonium fuel and a liquid metal sublayer for fast neutron reactors. This design reduces fuel operating temperatures and thermal...
Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks commercial partners for its Plasma Liner Experiment, which uses merging plasma jets to achieve nuclear fusion without massive lasers or magnets. The PLX technology offers immediate...
A new sodium-based solid-state battery using a highly conductive "metastable" electrolyte works at room and sub-freezing temperatures, allowing for thicker cathodes and higher energy density, potentially replacing lithium in...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists developed a breakthrough in ceramic 3D printing, creating leak-tight components by combining binder jet additive manufacturing with advanced post-processing. This innovation allows smaller...
Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have created the smallest on-chip motor in history, fitting inside a human hair. This breakthrough uses laser light to power silicon gears with optical metamaterial, controlling speed...
Deep beneath the port of Marseille, a four-fingered robotic hand grasps a 551-pound object from the seabed and begins its ascent to the surface. This isn't science fiction but a groundbreaking solution to marine pollution...
Australian scientists have found promising evidence that an experimental cream, PXS-6302, may reduce raised keloid scars by inhibiting an enzyme that causes collagen cross-linking. In a clinical trial with 50 participants, the...