Evolution
Jul 23, 2025
A step toward solving central mystery of life on Earth
It is the ultimate mystery of biology: How did life begin?
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Materials Science
Jul 23, 2025
Novel material efficiently removes 'forever chemicals'
University of Utah researchers have developed a material that addresses an urgent environmental challenge: the real-time detection and efficient removal of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a toxic and persistent member of the ...
Quantum Â鶹ÒùÔºics
Jul 23, 2025
Quantum tool could lead to gamma-ray lasers and access the multiverse
A University of Colorado Denver engineer is on the cusp of giving scientists a new tool that can help them turn sci-fi into reality.
Plants & Animals
Jul 23, 2025
Early warning system could prevent a stink when it comes to street tree roots blocking sewer pipes
Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for a major shift in how cities manage tree root intrusions into household sewer systems that cost millions of dollars in repair bills each year.
Materials Science
Jul 23, 2025
Revealing the secrets to good catalytic performance in metal sulfides
Metal sulfides with seven to eight d electrons show optimal performance as catalysts for water electrolysis, as reported by researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. In a comprehensive analysis of various metal sulfides, ...
Astronomy
Jul 23, 2025
Brightest gamma-ray burst hints at hidden layers in cosmic jet formation
The international CTAO LST Collaboration has released remarkable findings from observations of GRB 221009A—the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 22, 2025
Next-gen tech for at-home use can quickly detect endometriosis biomarker in period blood
Almost 200 million people, including children, around the world have endometriosis, a chronic disease in which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. More severe symptoms, such as extreme pain and potentially ...
Materials Science
Jul 22, 2025
New method predicts promising 2D materials for next-generation electronics
Finding new materials with useful properties is a primary goal for materials scientists, and it's central to improving technology. One exciting area of current research is 2D materials—super-thin substances made of just ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 22, 2025
Researchers develop scalable method for precise drug delivery particle manufacturing
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed a new method for creating microscopic drug delivery capsules that addresses a fundamental challenge in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Space Exploration
Jul 22, 2025
Is it worth going back to the moon?
It is true that crewed missions to the moon are expensive, difficult, and dangerous. And we now have a long history going back decades of reliable, dependable, capable robotic exploration, including fly-bys, orbiters, landers, ...
