Science

A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has addressed the limitations of solid-state refrigerants by integrating cooling and heat transfer into a single fluid, offering a potential solution for cooling data centers and homes.

A new "hot-wire" laser technique allows for the additive manufacturing of industrial-grade cemented carbides, significantly reducing waste and cost.

In 2020, the comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) was supposed to offer a unique spectacle, but it fragmented shortly after its discovery. And astronomers are looking for one of these fragments that could still be in our solar system.

By combining several images, the Hubble telescope has managed to obtain the clearest image to date of the Egg Nebula, located approximately 1,000 light-years away. And this could help astronomers better understand these structures.

Webb found the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed — MoM-z14. In this observation, Webb is seeing the galaxy as it was 280 million years after the Big Bang. The observation is reshaping our understanding of what our universe looked like in its early years.

By analyzing decades-old data, scientists have discovered a potential lava tunnel under the surface of Venus, which may have been caused by volcanic eruptions. However, further observations will be needed to determine its true size.

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) have developed a new system called Stable Video Infinity (SVI) to tackle the drifting in video generation models.

During its first public presentation, Iron – the humanoid robot from Chinese carmaker XPeng – unexpectedly fell over. The company’s CEO called it a natural part of the learning process, while the community mostly responded with humor.

Scientists thought that this star would soon turn into a supernova, mainly because of its declining brightness. But new observations show a completely different fate and a surprising discovery.

Lifting off from the Gobi Desert on Saturday, China's classified reusable spaceplane aims to verify new technologies, continuing a program seen as a direct rival to the X-37B operated by the U.S. Space Force.

Researchers have developed a highly stable organic molecule that can store twice as much energy as conventional alternatives, potentially revolutionizing how we store wind and solar power for months at a time.

A new mechanochemical method extracts 95% of lithium from spent batteries while also trapping carbon dioxide and creating high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen.

A team of researchers at MIT has created microscopic devices that perform machine-learning math using only the heat already present in electronics, achieving over 99% accuracy.

On its first attempted backflip, Atlas lost a hand. Now, the robot can combine the move with a cartwheel. Atlas has also learned to walk naturally, although Boston Dynamics didn’t pull this stunt off without accidents.

A new wireless device harvests energy from body movement to stimulate healing in severe muscle injuries, then dissolves completely to avoid follow-up surgery.

A new self-powering, capsule-sized device harvests energy from heartbeats, potentially eliminating the need for battery replacement surgeries, slashing costs for patients and removing inconveniences.

Recently, astronomers conducted simulations on an exoplanet located close to its star. And they discovered that lava tsunamis were present on its surface, particularly due to its proximity to its host star.

A new robotic system developed in China has successfully performed delicate retinal injections in animal trials, demonstrating superior precision to human hands and paving the way for safer treatments of complex vision disorders.

New observations made by the Juno probe show that Jupiter is smaller than expected. And while this difference may seem insignificant, it could help astronomers better understand gas giants.

A sunspot 15 times larger than Earth is visible on the Sun's surface and has already caused several solar flares. And if you want to observe it before it disappears, you will need to equip yourself with special equipment.

Unitree’s humanoid robot G1 has reportedly completed a grueling endurance test, taking more than 130,000 steps in temperatures below -40 °F (-40 °C) to carve the Olympic Winter Games logo into the snow.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-like exoplanet that could be located in the habitable zone of its star. But while this discovery is fascinating, many mysteries remain to be solved, and further studies will need to be conducted.

New images taken by the Gemini North telescope show comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) disintegrating in space. And this event could happen again in the near future, allowing astronomers to better understand these celestial objects.

Two powerful NASA observatories looked deeply into a patch of sky and found a galaxy cluster forming only about one billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists never expected to find something as massive as a galaxy cluster at such an early time in the universe’s existence.

Using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope peered into a region for a total of about 255 hours. This exceptionally long observation allowed astronomers to trace dark matter by studying how its gravity distorts and influences the light from distant galaxies.

New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer provided the most comprehensive details into the chaotic environment around rapidly rotating neutron stars before they merge.

NASA scientists may have found the driving force that sculpts a kind of aurora called auroral arcs. To make their findings, the scientists had to search through archives of past observations of the eye-catching phenomenon.

An improved AI model by NASA scientists dug into TESS data and found 7,000 possible exoplanets on just its initial run. The model which has proven to be effective is available to the public via GitHub, meaning anyone can hunt for planets themselves.

New NASA research provided evidence that the amount of water supplied to Earth by meteorites may not have been significant. The researchers discovered this using a novel method for studying the Moon’s surface.

Even light bulbs from 1879 produced graphene, as researchers at Rice University show. What requires complex processes today likely happened incidentally in the 19th century inside the hot glass bulbs of the first lamps.

The European Space Agency is providing more than just propulsion for the upcoming lunar mission; it is also sharing spectacular imagery of the rollout. A new ESA time-lapse follows the rocket’s path to the launchpad, underscoring the close cooperation with NASA.

NASA has tested a cybersecurity system built using blockchain technology. The technology was tested using an Alta-X drone. This blockchain system is aimed at providing improved protection for flight data.

NASA’s Hubble looked observed an eerie scene. In the image, a ghostly cloud appears to obscure the light from stars. But looks can be deceiving. Behind this ghostly appearance lies one of the most active processes in the universe — star formation.

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found the forging site of crystalline silicates. They also discovered how these particles are possibly distributed. The study provided evidence to explain how cold comets get to contain crystalline silicates — particles that need intense heat to form.

Earth was hit by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun. This event triggered a dramatic and beautiful phenomenon witnessed by skywatchers on January 19. Auroras (northern lights) lit up the sky in a colorful fashion.

Recently released images from NASA’s Hubble showed baby stars and their properties. By studying the properties of the stars, astronomers can try to determine the evolutionary stage of the star. All of these are important in understanding how these massive stars form.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a detailed image of the Helix Nebula. The high-resolution image revealed the structure of the gas being shed off from the dying star. With this image, astronomers can see how stars recycle their material into the cosmos.

Spanish researchers have used LiDAR technology to pinpoint a potential location for the long-lost city of Madinat al-Zāhira. However, only an excavation can confirm whether the site truly belongs to the city that vanished more than a thousand years ago.

Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf that emits jets of matter in a mysterious way. And while some hypotheses have been put forward, the mystery remains unsolved, and further studies will need to be conducted to unravel it.

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope collated images of protoplanetary disks — disks that may eventually form planets. The collection shows the disks of several stars, with some viewed in visible light and others in infrared light. The image could help scientists better understand how stars form.

A farmer used satellite data to choose where to grow his oyster farm — and it worked. Four years down the line, his farm is still operational, and his oysters are thriving. Using that same satellite-based approach, researchers created a model that can help oyster farmers plan ahead.

Just one month after losing the record of the world's fastest battery-powered RC quadcopter to Benjamin Biggs of Drone Pro Hub, engineers Mike and Luke have reclaimed the record with a blistering top speed of 657 km/h (408 mph).

The Hubble Space Telescope captured a busy and dreamy-looking scene located about 950 light-years away. The region hosts multiple young stars, two of which release powerful winds that form cavities.

NASA’s StarBurst mission has passed thermal and vibration tests and is now closer to being launch-ready. The mission will study some of the most powerful events in the universe — events from which heavy metals like gold and platinum form.

Hubble captured a bright pink and green glow from a system located in the constellation Sagittarius. The glow is coming from a type of object that is normally driven by low-mass stars. This is the first of its kind that astronomers are finding associated with a young massive star.

The small red dots discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2022 could be supermassive black holes. This is a surprising discovery for astronomers, who can now study them and understand their formation in the early universe.

A comet could be visible in the sky in 2026, offering a unique spectacle for many people. But its behavior is unpredictable, and many events could occur, reducing the chances of seeing it in the night sky.

Researchers found that clearance of small areas of tropical forests results in more than half of the net carbon losses across the Tropics. This means that the small actions actually matter. The discovery could be useful in guiding targeted intervention strategies.

Webb got its sharpest and most detailed look into the core of the Circinus galaxy. The image has overturned an idea that scientists have held for some time. The technique used for this study could open the doors to understanding many more black holes.

In an image that covers almost the same landmass as Belgium, Mars Express spotted the powerful effects of Martian winds. The winds acted as giant sandblasters, carving intriguing grooves on the Martian landscape.