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A new study proposes that topological defects, not dark matter, may cause gravitational bending in galaxies. This theory suggests shell-like structures with zero total mass could create gravity without requiring invisible matter, potentially challenging long-held assumptions about dark matter's existence.
Two teenage girls, Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson, recently presented a new proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry to the American Mathematical Society. Their work has sparked excitement by challenging the...
Boeing's 5-kilowatt Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) successfully destroyed larger Group 3 drones during a US-Saudi exercise in desert conditions. The system, which has taken down nearly 500 drones with minimal operator...
Off-road vehicles and extreme sports are causing irreversible damage to ancient geoglyphs in Chile's Atacama Desert. Quadbikes, 4x4s, and motorcycles have destroyed artworks carved between 900-1450 CE, despite conservation...
Chinese researchers reportedly hacked a military-grade encryption algorithm using a D-Wave quantum computer, marking the first successful quantum attack on widely used encryption. This breakthrough threatens military and...
Researchers have developed plans for a Moon village by 2050, fully operational by 2070, housing 75 residents. The colony will include aluminum structures, Wi-Fi, vehicles, hospitals, and potentially produce lunar wine, with goals...
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Scientists at UC Santa Barbara captured the first-ever images of electric charges moving inside a solar cell using ultrafast electron microscopy. The breakthrough allows direct observation of photocarriers across semiconductor...
Indigenous navigation techniques across challenging terrains not only offer valuable insights but can also boost spatial skills and preserve them as we age, unlike GPS reliance which might hinder our spatial memory.
Scientists have created the most detailed map of an animal's brain, charting 140,000 neurons in a fruit fly. The study identified over 8,000 cell types and provides insights into sensory signal communication, potentially...
Scientists at Western University propose mining asteroids to produce food for deep space exploration. Their study suggests converting asteroid hydrocarbons into edible biomass through pyrolysis and engineered microbes. This...
Saturn's first Trojan asteroid, 2019 UO14, was recently spotted orbiting 60 degrees ahead of the planet, marking a milestone for giant planet Trojans, but its unstable orbit means it'll likely be ejected in about 3,000 years.
Get ready for a celestial show this October as the massive comet C/2023 A3 swings by Earth, visible low in the western sky after sunset for about three weeks before vanishing for 80 millennia.
Edinburgh engineers created stackable modules that efficiently convert wind, wave, and tidal energy into electricity, promising to slash costs, extend lifespans, and simplify maintenance for offshore renewables—a potential...
China successfully tested its first domestically-built 300-megawatt heavy-duty gas turbine, marking a major technological breakthrough. The F-class turbine, with over 50,000 components, can generate 450,000 kilowatts per hour -...
Cornell and Polish researchers created a dual-sided chip combining photonic and electronic components on a single Gallium Nitride wafer, potentially shrinking devices, boosting efficiency, and cutting costs for microLED displays,...
Herbicide-resistant weeds pose a growing threat to farmers, impacting crop yields and profitability. With over 500 documented cases across 273 species, some "superweeds" can devastate entire fields. The problem is escalating as...
Artificial intelligence is challenging our understanding of creativity and human exceptionalism. While AI can generate art and writing, questions remain about its ability to truly communicate or replicate human intent and...
Tesla is set to unveil its new self-driving robotaxi on October 10th at Warner Bros. studios in California. This purpose-built autonomous vehicle aims to position Tesla as a leader in AI and robotics. The event, titled "We,...
Scientists have discovered a new type of superconductor that maintains its properties even in magnetic fields. This "Type III" superconductor conducts electricity without resistance or energy loss, unlike previous types. The...
Scientists propose using asteroids as a food source for long-duration space missions. The process involves breaking down organic compounds in asteroids through pyrolysis, then using microbes to create edible biomass from the...
Researchers at Tufts University developed a Spider-Man-inspired web-slinging technology using silk fibroin solution. The device shoots sticky fibers that can lift objects over 80 times their own weight, with potential...
Scientists are cooking up cool ways to quiet noisy ship propellers underwater, like bendy blades and sound-absorbing "black holes," to help sea creatures that depend on their ears to get by in the deep blue.
Google's Sycamore quantum processor beat supercomputers at random circuit sampling, completing a task in seconds that would take classical computers trillions of years, hinting at quantum's potential for tackling complex...
Cancer research is evolving to include statistical and mathematical models to optimize treatment strategies. Computational biologist Franziska Michor studies how cancer cells evolve and develop resistance to therapies. Her work...