science
Pin-sized sensor could bring chemical ID to smartphone-sized devices
Imagine pointing your smartphone at a salty snack you found at the back of your pantry and immediately knowing if its ingredients had turned...
Catalyst research for solar fuels: Amorphous molybdenum sulfide works best
Efficient and inexpensive catalysts will be required for production of hydrogen from sunlight. Molybdenum sulfides are considered good candidates. A team at HZB has...
Globally, one in five deaths are associated with poor diet
People in almost every region of the world could benefit from rebalancing their diets to eat optimal amounts of various foods and nutrients, according...
Jurassic crocodile discovery sheds light on reptiles’ family tree
A newly identified species of 150 million-year-old marine crocodile has given insights into how a group of ancient animals evolved.
The ancestor of today's crocodiles...
Heavy metal planet fragment survives destruction from dead star
A fragment of a planet that has survived the death of its star has been discovered by University of Warwick astronomers in a disc...
Ancient, four-legged whale with otter-like features found along the coast of...
Cetaceans, the group including whales and dolphins, originated in south Asia more than 50 million years ago from a small, four-legged, hoofed ancestor. Now,...
Scientists build highly accurate molecular water model using machine learning
While water is perceived to be one of the simplest substances in the world, modeling its behavior on the atomic or molecular level has...
Scientists shed light on preservation mystery of Terracotta Army weapons
The chrome plating on the Terracotta Army bronze weapons—once thought to be the earliest form of anti-rust technology—derives from a decorative varnish rather than...
Meow hear this: Study says cats react to sound of their...
Hey Kitty! Yes, you. A new study suggests household cats can respond to the sound of their own names.
No surprise to you or most cat...
Carbon dioxide levels highest in 3 million years, shows unprecedented computer...
CO2 greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere are likely higher today than ever before in the past 3 million years. During this time, global mean...
Researchers develop way to control speed of light, send it backward
University of Central Florida researchers have developed a way to control the speed of light. Not only can they speed up a pulse of...
