Who coined the term "nanotechnology" and in what year?
Was it a scientist, a physicist, or perhaps even a novelist?
Wandering supermassive black hole spotted devouring star
Astronomers capture rogue black hole shredding star 2,600 light-years from galaxy core
Breakthrough hairlike electrode promises discreet, high-quality brain monitoring
A wireless version for greater mobility is in the works
Researchers achieve 1 Tbps secure data transmission over 1,200 km
Cracking the code on ultra-secure, high-speed data transmission
Why it matters: Chinese researchers hit a significant data-transfer milestone by transmitting data at one terabit per second over 1,200 kilometers of optical fiber, with encryption embedded directly into the light signal. This approach eliminates any added layers of software-based security – something the global telecom industry has struggled to achieve for years.
A Soviet probe launched decades ago toward Venus may soon crash back into Earth
The craft might reach the surface intact
Scientists discover electricity-conducting bacteria with nickel-based fibers
Conducting electricity is rare among living organisms
Astronomers spot possible Planet Nine in data spanning 23 years
Old satellite data points to potential ninth planet in our solar system
The future of data storage might be ceramic glass that can last thousands of years
Cerabyte's ceramic glass storage endures boiling and baking in extreme durability tests
Fiber optic sensors could revolutionize early detection of volcanic eruptions
The solution proved to be effective in Iceland's most volcanically active region
Moon's surface can make water thanks to solar wind, NASA experiment confirms
Decades-old theory about lunar water finally proven
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it.
Robots use Cornell's RHyME AI to learn new skills by watching just one video
The robots achieved over 50% higher success rates with Cornell's learning framework
Geoengineering experiments to dim sunlight may soon begin in the fight against climate change
Aerosols can theoretically brighten clouds and reflect more sunlight, cooling the Earth
Funding cuts and political pressure drive US researchers overseas
Nature data shows dramatic rise in international job searches by US scientists
New study reveals cybersecurity threats in next-gen DNA sequencing
Researchers have identified multiple cyberthreats in every stage of the DNA sequencing process
There is a solitary black hole wandering near the center of our galaxy, astronomers confirm
The original discovery was disputed by a competing team of researchers
Researchers say they've discovered a new color that no human has ever perceived
A blue-green color, but with unprecedented saturation
Distant planet shows "strongest evidence yet" of potential extraterrestrial life
Life finds a way - even 120 light-years from here
Researchers use lasers and metalenses to align 3D chips with atomic precision
Forward-looking: Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a laser-based technique to align 3D semiconductor chips, potentially overcoming a longstanding challenge in chip manufacturing. The method employs concentric metalenses to generate holograms that reveal misalignment between chip layers at a much smaller scale than previously possible.
Study finds CT scans could be responsible for 103,000 new cancer cases in the US each year
The cancer risks associated with CT scans are comparable to those from alcohol consumption and excess body weight
A hot potato: A new study from UC San Francisco is raising alarms about the widespread use of computed tomography (CT) scans in the United States, warning that the technology may be responsible for as much as 5 percent of all cancers diagnosed each year. The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine and funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that the risks associated with CT scans – particularly the exposure to ionizing radiation – are far greater than previously believed.
James Webb telescope captures dual-ringed nebula in stunning detail
A dying white dwarf and its orbiting binary created the uniquely shaped rings
Breakthrough water filter eliminates forever chemicals using modified graphene oxide
The new filtration technology sets the stage for customizable water purification solutions
New German "super-ministry" hopes to lure US researchers with cutting-edge science agenda
No budget assessments just yet, but ambitions of Europe's largest economy are soaring
Biotech firm creates weight loss pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypass surgery
The pill preserves muscle mass while reducing hunger
Touchable 3D holograms are now a reality in world-first breakthrough
Reach out and touch something