As the world lessens its dependence on fossil fuels, industries and manufacturers are turning to lithium-ion batteries to power the machines that make modern life possible. These batteries power elec… [+2619 chars]
In February, scientists likely found a new planet called Proxima d, out in the neighboring star system of Proxima Centauri. The discovery of another planet could bring more insight into other world… [+3261 chars]
A common building material, asbestos is the term used to describe a range of naturally growing minerals. Serious diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer, can arise decades after coming into … [+6656 chars]
A new study by a group of astrophysicists suggests that planets can become intelligent if they reach certain thresholds. (Image credit: Shutterstock) A group of astrophysicists has proposed that ind… [+11645 chars]
The field of machine learning on quantum computers got a boost from new research removing a potential roadblock to the practical implementation of quantum neural networks. While theorists had previou… [+2300 chars]
A young girl comes to the hospital having hit her head on both sides. When examined, doctors find she has multiple skull fractures and that, beneath the broken bone, her brain is bleeding. What cau… [+3478 chars]
With some home security software and a little ingenuity, researchers have developed an inexpensive device that will allow them to study the behavior and activity of insects in regions of the world wh… [+5451 chars]
Water molecules (shown with red oxygen atoms and white hydrogen atoms) form complex dynamic structures around dissolved metal ions (shown in green). The ease with which these structures can form or b… [+3615 chars]
