A new theory suggests that intelligent life forms may have a limited time window to colonize the cosmos before the expansion of the universe makes...
New hydrogel mimics human tissue and fights bacteria
Scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) have developed a new synthetic hydrogel that can mimic human tissue and prevent bacterial infections....
Space scientist from North Lincolnshire honoured with a statue
A statue of Wallace Sargent, a renowned space scientist who was born and raised in North Lincolnshire, has been unveiled outside his former school in...
Astronomers create the largest ever cosmological computer simulation of ordinary matter
A team of international astronomers has achieved a remarkable feat: they have created the largest ever cosmological computer simulation of ordinary matter, such as planets,...
West Antarctica Ice Melt Accelerates Despite Emission Cuts, Study Warns
A new study by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists has revealed that the ice melt in west Antarctica is likely to continue at an accelerated...
NASA reveals stunning image of aurora display caused by weak solar storm
A recent solar storm that grazed the Earth on October 20 has baffled astronomers and space weather experts with its unexpected intensity and spectacular aurora...
New 2D metals could enable next-generation quantum devices
Researchers have discovered a new class of two-dimensional (2D) metals that exhibit both superconductivity and itinerant magnetism, two phenomena that are usually mutually exclusive. These...
Artificial proteins can break down microplastics in bottles, scientists say
Scientists have developed artificial proteins that can degrade microplastics and nanoplastics in bottles, reducing them to their basic components. The proteins are based on a...
NASA’s Dragonfly drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan in 2034
NASA is developing a new flying machine to explore Titan, the largest and most intriguing moon of Saturn. The mission, called Dragonfly, will send a...
How quantum structure of iron affects Earth’s evolution
Molten rock materials, also known as silicate melts, are found deep inside rocky planets like Earth. They play a crucial role in the formation and...
New X-ray detector achieves high magnification and resolution
A team of researchers from Germany and Switzerland has developed a new type of X-ray detector that can achieve a magnification factor of 40 and...
New study reveals the effects of channel geometry on Dean’s instability in microfluidics
Microfluidics is the science and technology of manipulating fluids at the microscale, where phenomena such as inertia, viscosity, and surface tension play important roles. One...
Japan boosts moon exploration with $80 million funding for ispace
Japan has announced a generous subsidy of 12 billion yen ($80 million) for ispace, a Tokyo-based startup that aims to explore the moon with its...
How Fiscal Policies Can Tackle Climate Change Without Breaking the Bank
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. It poses serious threats to the environment, the economy, and human well-being. To...
How Albania, Colombia, and Moldova are leading the fight against air pollution and climate change
Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental and health challenges facing the world today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 7...
How Cleaner Snow Could Slow Down Global Warming
Snow is one of the most beautiful and delicate natural phenomena. It covers the mountains and the plains with a white blanket that reflects sunlight...