Latest story• Oct 28, 2025
How Did Mars Get Its Moons?
Mars' moons Phobos and Deimos probably formed from captured asteroids or collision debris. Japan's MMX mission will collect Phobos samples by 2031 to confirm their origins.
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The AI model OpenFold3 takes a crucial step in making protein predictions
OpenFold3, launched October 28, is an open-source reconstruction of Google DeepMind's AlphaFold3 that predicts how proteins interact with drug molecules. Unlike the original AlphaFold3 which restricts commercial use, OpenFold3...
Google to source nuclear power from Iowa plant set for 2029 restart
Google partnered with NextEra Energy to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant by 2029, purchasing 600 MW through a 25-year agreement to power AI operations.
'Puzzling' object discovered by James Webb telescope may be the earliest known galaxy in the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered a mysterious bright object called Capotauro that astronomers believe could be either the universe's earliest known galaxy or an unusually cold brown dwarf. If it's a galaxy, Capotauro...
Nanoscale OLEDs: scientists reduce the size of OLED pixels to just 300 nm
German scientists created 300-nanometer OLED pixels, 16 times smaller than current displays, potentially enabling ultra-high-resolution VR/AR devices. However, the technology currently produces only orange light with 1%...
9 nuclear inventions the Atomic Age nearly unleashed
During the Cold War's Atomic Age, engineers and scientists reimagined everything from transportation to warfare through nuclear power. These ambitious projects included nuclear-powered aircraft like the NB-36H bomber, spacecraft...
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What Happens in Space Matters on Earth
Solar activity and planetary changes have repeatedly shaped human history in unexpected ways. Beginning in the 14th century, reduced solar activity combined with volcanic eruptions caused global cooling that destabilized empires...
US makes radiation-proof microchips that endure 1,832°F heat inside nuclear reactors
University of Maine researchers created radiation-proof microchips that survive extreme nuclear reactor conditions up to 1,832°F. These sensors successfully measure reactor power where commercial sensors fail, potentially...
Building blocks of life detected in ice outside the Milky Way for first time ever
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to discover five complex carbon-based molecules in ice around a developing star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, marking the first detection of multiple life's building blocks outside...
Breakthrough fiber-optic system delivers 25,000-ft deployment in under an hour
WellSense successfully tested its FiberLine Intervention Conveyance System (FliCS) in the Permian Basin, deploying 25,000 feet of fiber-optic cable into a horizontal well in just 50 minutes. The jet-propelled, battery-powered...
Did Dark Matter Help Supersize the Universe?
Scientists propose that cosmic inflation, the universe's dramatic expansion in its first fraction of a second, may have been "warm" rather than cold. New research shows this warm inflation could arise naturally from interactions...
$1 billion: AMD and partners aim to build new supercomputer in just 6 months
The US Department of Energy and partners are investing $1 billion to build two supercomputers for fusion energy, drug development, and national security research. The first system will deliver three times current AI performance.
Engineer 3D-prints 134-mph X-wing drone and makes it open-source
A homemade X-wing fighter just tore through the sky at 134 miles per hour, proving that childhood dreams and engineering prowess make a formidable combination. German YouTuber Luis spent six iterations perfecting his real-life...
Why imperfection could be key to Turing patterns in nature
Scientists improved Alan Turing's pattern formation model by adding a process called diffusiopherosis and incorporating cellular imperfections to better simulate animal markings. The enhanced model successfully recreated...
Man Has Pig Kidney Removed After Living With It for a Record 9 Months
A 67-year-old man with a rare blood type had a genetically engineered pig kidney removed after it functioned for nearly nine months, setting a record for pig organ transplants. Tim Andrews became the fourth person worldwide to...
AI restores James Webb telescope’s crystal-clear vision
Two PhD students from Sydney developed groundbreaking software that restored crystal-clear vision to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope without requiring costly astronaut repairs. Their system, called AMIGO, uses neural networks...
No One Actually Knows What a Moon Is
Astronomers have no official definition for what qualifies as a moon, creating confusion as new quasi-moons and mini-moons are discovered around planets.
Scientists just found a surprising twist in Earth’s extinction story
University of Arizona researchers found that species extinction peaked a century ago and has declined since, contradicting claims of accelerating mass extinction in modern times.
This ultra-thin UVA detector is designed to disappear into your smartwatch or clothing
Korean researchers developed a transparent UVA detector using oxide semiconductors that integrates into smartwatches or clothing. The device connects via Bluetooth to smartphones, providing real-time UV exposure alerts to prevent...
World’s first nuclear fusion coil test brings Japan closer to infinite clean energy
Japanese startup Helical Fusion successfully completed the world's first large-scale test of a high-temperature superconducting coil designed for commercial nuclear fusion reactors. The breakthrough demonstrated stable current...
World's biggest hydro site can produce as much electricity as 88 nuclear reactors - and now wants to attract more AI data centres
Congo's Inga hydroelectric complex, with theoretical capacity matching 88 nuclear reactors, currently produces minimal power due to underdevelopment. The government now seeks $20 billion in private investment to expand the site...
Sam Altman Funding Biomedical Startup to Read Human Brain Using Sound Waves
Sam Altman's new brain-computer startup Merge Labs plans to read human thoughts using ultrasound technology instead of surgical implants like Neuralink. The company hired Caltech biomolecular engineer Mikhail Shapiro, who...
Fungi could replace silicon: Study shows mushrooms can store digital data
Ohio State University researchers successfully transformed shiitake mushrooms into organic computer memory devices that can process 5,850 signals per second with 90% accuracy after two months. This breakthrough could replace...
Supercomputer decodes protein ‘language,’ offering new clues to fight cancer
Scientists at the University of Glasgow used the Tursa supercomputer to create PLM-Interact, an AI model that deciphers protein communication. The model predicts protein interactions with 16% to 28% greater accuracy than existing...