Turn Trash into Treasure: Breakthrough Method Retrieves 99.9% of Gold from Electronic Waste
Cornell University researchers have developed a breakthrough non-toxic material that extracts 99.9% of the gold from electronic waste
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The Force is Strong in This One: Engineers Discover All-Optical Nanoscale Force Detector
Engineers have discovered an all-optical nanoscale force detector that is up to 100 times more sensitive than existing nanoparticle sensors.
Largest-Ever Study on Ayahuasca Reveals Its Potential to Boost Mental Health and Well-Being
Largest-ever study on ayahuasca sheds light on its potential benefits as a psychedelic therapy and ability to improve mental health.
Tech Companies Are Seeking To Develop AI That Excels at Flattering and Manipulating Us
A disturbing new use of AI to understand and manipulate our intentions through flattery and false friendship has been identified in new research at the University of Cambridge.
Researchers Reveal How Ozone Can Be Used to Treat Certain Types of Lung Injuries
New research is highlighting the use of ozone therapy and its potential to help treat acute lung injuries caused by sepsis.
Evidence of Alien Life Became One of 2024’s Hot Topics—Could 2025 Be the Year We Learn We’re Not Alone?
Could we find alien life in 2025? Recent findings suggest we may be closer than ever to answering one of science's greatest questions.
‘Dead Internet Theory’ Looms as Meta Unveils Plans to Flood Facebook and Instagram with AI ‘Users’
Dead Internet Theory seemingly comes true as Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta reveals a plan to stock its social media platforms with fake AI users.
Physicists Move Closer to Untangling the Quantum Mysteries Behind Our Classical Experience
Scientists have demonstrated how features of the classical world can emerge from the inherently strange quantum realm.
Fully Digital Twin of “Mcity” Simulated Urban Environment for Testing Autonomous Vehicles Now Available to Download
University of Michigan researchers have released a fully digital twin of their "Mcity" autonomous vehicle testing facility for download.
Major Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough Achieved Using Crowded Internet Cables
The first successful demonstration of quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable has been achieved, according to groundbreaking new research.
Artifacts on Mars Could Help Track Humanity’s Expansion into Space Similar to Earthly Archaeology, Researchers Say
Scientists say artifacts on Mars left behind by humanity should be tracked and preserved for future study just like heritage sites on Earth.
Hidden Texts in Medieval Manuscripts Are Revealing Iceland’s Lost Secrets
Investigating the lost literary history of Iceland reveals religious upheavals and clever forgeries, new research has revealed.
NASA’s Parker Space Probe Succeeds in Making Closest-Ever Approach To The Sun
After receiving healthy signals from the Parker Space Probe, NASA can breathe a sigh of relief following the craft's record-breaking approach to the Sun.
Largest Known Animal Die-Off in Modern History Leaves Scientists Searching for Answers
Concerning new research has revealed the largest ever recorded die-off of a single species known to have occurred in modern times.
America’s Hidden Crisis: Rising Water Poverty in Urban Centers
A new study reveals that Americans are living without running water, even in some of the nation's wealthiest areas.
Christmas Tree Clusters and Cosmic Wreaths: How NASA Celebrates Christmas in the Cosmos
Christmas is here, and so are brand new images of some of the most beautiful holiday-inspired celestial views available in the visible universe, courtesy of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
“Just Make Sure You Give The Gift,” Says New Research On The Acceptability Of Late Gifts
Despite our anxieties over missing gift-giving occasions, Ohio State University researchers have found that even a late gift still sparks holiday cheer.
Landing On Santa’s Naughty List Ranks Among Parents’ Top Discipline Strategies, New Research Finds
According to new research, parents frequently use concerns involving Santa skipping a Christmas visit to discipline their children.
Edison’s Lightbulb and Blackbody Radiation Combine Forces in New Method of Generating “Twisted Light”
Researchers have devised a novel method of generating "twisted light" using technology similar to Thomas Edison’s lightbulb.
“Surprising Link” Between UAP Sightings and Economic Conditions Revealed in Controversial New Research
New research reveals a surprising connection between UAP sightings and financial conditions across the United States.
Naughty or Nice? New Study Reveals Surprising Findings About Selfish Tendencies in Children
The debate over how birth order influences personality has persisted for years. But do selfish tendencies really occur more often in only children?
Magnetizing Laser Unveiled by MIT Physicists Could Radically Change Data Storage
MIT scientists have developed a groundbreaking magnetizing laser in new research that could have significant ramifications for highly efficient and resilient data storage solutions.
Researchers Reveal Startling Psychology Behind How AI Biases Affect Humans
New University College London (UCL) research has discovered how biased AI systems can influence biased beliefs in humans.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Monstrous Black Hole Lounging After a Cosmic Feast
Even a monstrous black hole needs a break after a cosmic feast, according to new findings by University of Cambridge astronomers.
A Hidden Carbon Crisis: How Human-Made Products Store Billions of Tons of Fossil Carbon
Humans are adding around 400 million tons of fossil carbon each year to long-lasting products like plastics, buildings, and infrastructure, new research has revealed.
Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Complex Brain Science Behind Dyslexia
New insights into dyslexia reveal structural differences in the brain linked to the genetic predisposition for this neurodiverse condition.
This is Your Brain On Surveillance: New Study Reveals How Awareness of Being Watched Alters Our Brains
According to the latest research from Australian Neuroscientists, being under surveillance imperceptibly alters our brains.
Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: How and When to Witness the Year’s Final Cosmic Spectacle
As 2024 comes to a close, so does the final celestial show for skywatchers of the year: the Ursid meteor shower.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Exoplanet Trappist-1 B Could Have An Atmosphere, Challenging Past Conclusions
Potentially Habitable
Potentially Habitable
The Earth-like exoplanet Trappist-1 b may have an atmosphere after all, potentially overturning earlier findings.
Scientists Just Unlocked How These ‘Barbarians’ of the Bacterial Realm Withstand Exposure to Huge Amounts of Deadly Radiation
Researchers are unlocking the molecular secrets behind a unique bacterium that has a superpower for survival in some of the most extreme conditions.
Pentagon Says ‘Mystery Drones’ Are Common Unmanned Aerial Systems and Misidentifications, Pose No Security Threat
Sightings of drones over the northeastern U.S. are mostly conventional UAS being operated lawfully and misidentifications, the Pentagon says.
DARPA-funded Research May Help Future Space Explorers Eat Food Made From Asteroids
Western University researchers show how future astronauts and space colonists could survive on food made from asteroids.
Astronomers Uncover Explosive Mystery as Enormous Gamma-Ray Flare Erupts from M87’s Black Hole
A black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy has erupted in an enormous gamma-ray flare that is defying astronomer's expectations.
Physicists Baffled by Odd Quasiparticle That Seems to Have No Mass—Until It Changes Direction
Scientists have observed a quasiparticle that exhibits a very odd behavior: it appears to have mass, but only while moving in one direction.
Breakthrough Color Technology Based On Peacock Feathers Could Coat Your Next Car
For thousands of years, humans have used pigmented paints, dyes, and inks that absorb light to create color, but now, a Japanese researcher is pioneering a radical new way of applying reflective color technology to 3D objects.
Scientists Uncover The Secrets Of Sleep And Memory In Electrified Brain Experiments
German neuroscientists have made a significant advancement in finally uncovering the long-missing link between deep sleep and memory formation.
What Do New-Jersey ‘Mystery Drones’ Have in Common with Mysterious ‘Dark Comets’?
What do recent sightings of drones of unknown origin over New Jersey have in common with the study of dark comets? Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explains.
Scientists Say Our Sun Could Release a Deadly ‘Superflare’ At Any Moment
Scientists warn that our sun eject a massive, potentially deadly burst of solar radiation called a "superflare" any day now.
“We All Hate Needles.” Researchers Hack Skin Bacterium to Replace Shots with Topical Cream.
Researchers at Stanford University may be on the cusp of overcoming the fear of needles with a topical vaccine applied directly to the skin, after recent successful tests.
“Firefly Sparkle”: James Webb Telescope Discovers a New Early Galaxy Similar to the Milky Way
A newly discovered galaxy, nicknamed "Firefly Sparkle," offers an unprecedented early glimpse at a galaxy formation similar to the Milky Way.
How AI Used Knee X-Rays To Accurately Predict Beer Drinking and Bean Eating Habits and Why it’s Concerning
By shortcutting the system, AI could accurately predict if someone drank beer or ate refried beans based on a knee x-ray.
Pentagon Says No Evidence of Foreign Adversaries as Federal Investigators Remain Baffled by Mystery Drone Sightings
Federal officials in the U.S. are ramping up efforts to get to the bottom of ongoing sightings of mystery drones over New Jersey.
Researchers Uncover New Class of Magnetism That Could Revolutionize Digital Devices
Researchers say they've discovered a new class of magnetism called "Altermagnetism," which could revolutionize digital devices.
“Unidentified Object” Involved in Cosmic Collision that Left a Mark, NASA Space Observatory Reveals
Astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected an “unusual mark” left by collision between and unidentified object and a powerful cosmic jet.
Evidence of Ancient Hot Water on Mars Points to the Red Planet’s Potentially Habitable History
Traces of ancient hot water on the Red Planet hint that Mars may have had a habitable past, new research reveals.
Archaeologists Discover Mysterious 7,500-Year-Old Head with Reptilian Features
A team of Kuwaiti and Polish archaeologists have discovered a mysterious 7500-year-old figurine with reptilian features.
Why the ‘Mystery Drone’ Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps
The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.
Mystery Drones Invading New Jersey Airspace Are Keeping Officials on Edge as Feds Probe for Answers
Ongoing sightings of mysterious drones in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions.
Lockheed Martin’s Next-Gen Training Tech is Revolutionizing U.S. Army Simulations
Lockheed Martin is advancing soldier training with a range of high-tech solutions that promise to significantly reduce training costs while enhancing effectiveness.
A New Type of Alien Technosignature Could Help Scientists Find Advanced Extraterrestrial Civilizations
Scientists propose a new technosignature for detecting alien life, involving deuterium-deuterium imprinted on a planet's oceans.