Startup aims to shrink particle accelerators to transform semiconductor manufacturing
The Bay Area company seeks to challenge ASML with compact X-ray technology
Venus may be hiding several asteroids that could one day cross Earth's path
Hidden asteroids near Venus prompt rethink of planetary defense
Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
Fast-dissolving plastic offers hope for cleaner seas
YouTuber builds world's strongest handheld laser, melts titanium and fractures diamonds
It can also weld razor blades and make synthetic rubies
University of Michigan achieves first human brain recording with wireless implant
New brain-computer interface shows promise in restoring communication
The far side of the Moon may soon host the world's most sensitive telescope, shielded from earthly interference
NASA's $2.6 billion lunar telescope aims to study the universe's dark ages
Ultra-fast fiber sets global speed record: 1.02 petabits per second over continental distance
Petabit-scale data transmission outpaces previous records by more than 14x
Why it matters: A technological leap in fiber optics has shattered previous limitations, achieving what experts once considered impossible: transmitting data at 1.02 petabits per second – enough to download every movie on Netflix 30 times over – across 1,808 kilometers using a single fiber no thicker than a human hair.
Unknown object in Milky Way found emitting both X-rays and radio waves
Located 15,000 light-years from Earth
This stick-on e-tattoo tracks mental fatigue in real time
A potential aid for air-traffic controllers, drivers, pilots, and other high-focus jobs
Hubble reveals 20-year time-lapse of Uranus' changing atmosphere
A 20-year-long study providing new insights into Uranus' complex seasonal changes
Beaming solar power from space is closer to reality after breakthrough Japanese test
Microwave transmission from satellites could deliver round-the-clock solar power
Sun's unpredictable outbursts are forcing satellites back to Earth sooner
Space debris on Earth is no longer a hypothetical, it's happening now
Portugal explores wave energy as a solution for erosion and green power
Innovative wave energy park could also transform coastal resilience in Portugal
Scientists create robots that take their first steps straight out of the 3D printer
By sharing their designs, the Edinburgh engineers hope to spark a new wave of innovation in soft robotics
University of Arizona scientists unveil breakthrough petahertz-speed transistor
Petahertz quantum transistor could set a new benchmark for future computing
Valve's Gabe Newell is backing new brain chip startup with medical focus
Starfish Technologies has set its sights on treating neurological disorders with BCI chips
Astronomers confirm rare retrograde planet orbiting between two stars
The breakthrough discovery shows planets can survive in unlikely star systems
CERN researchers took a few antimatter particles for a walk in an unprecedented transportation test
Portable containment will allow researchers to more accurtely study and measure antimatter
Night vision contact lenses offer a glimpse into the future of eyewear
Scientists create lenses that combine infrared and visible light
The most powerful laser in the US reaches 2 petawatts, setting new records
ZEUS will open new frontiers in imaging, cancer therapy, and astrophysics
Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
Latest experiments more than doubles fusion energy output
Forward-looking: While the path to practical fusion energy remains long, the recent advances at the National Ignition Facility have emboldened researchers. The facility's ongoing progress is a testament to decades of persistence – and a sign that the age of controlled fusion ignition is no longer a distant dream.
Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
First shipments are expected later this year as demand for green materials grows
Forward-looking: As InventWood prepares to bring its first batches of Superwood to market, it stands as a testament to what can happen when scientific innovation meets entrepreneurial determination. If successful, Superwood could mark a turning point in the quest for greener, stronger, and more beautiful buildings.
Space Forge raises $30 million to develop satellites for space-based manufacturing
UK startup sets record for largest Series A in space tech
CERN researchers create gold from lead in breakthrough nuclear experiment
Scientists achieve ancient alchemists' dream using the world's most powerful particle accelerator
Groundwater loss causes Earth's surface to rise in South Africa
Satellite and GPS data reveal surprising drivers of ground movement