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Color composite images from James Webb Space Telescope showing disk galaxies (Image source: JWST)

NASA learns how our galaxy and other disk galaxies formed, confirming existing model

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of st...

Chibuike Okpara, 30 Jun 2025 23:41

HDR pictures can now officially be saved as PNG files (Image source: Amal S)

PNG 3 is here and takes on JPEG with HDR and animations

After more than 20 years, the PNG file format is receiving a comprehensive and long-overdue update, as formats like JPEG, AVIF and WebP have been offering more efficient compression and modern features. PNG Version 3 not only supp...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Jun 2025 22:50

The Milky Way seen from Lake Pises in the Cévennes National Park. (Image source: GUILLAUME BONNEFONT / MAXPPP)

Interactive sky map lets you observe the stars without leaving home

If you've always wanted to observe the stars but don't have the equipment, you can use this interactive map, which is completely free.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Jun 2025 15:21

A new, highly detailed image taken by the NIRCam camera on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals the intricate details of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Danny Milisavljevic (Purdue University), Ilse De Looze (UGent), Tea Temim (Princeton University))

Supernovae may have changed our climate, and it could happen again

Supernovae have been capable of altering the climate on Earth, and this could happen again, particularly with the probable explosion of the star Betelgeuse.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Jun 2025 11:19

According to a recent study, the use of generative AI, such as Microsoft Copilot, results in reduced brain activity. (source: Microsoft).

MIT study reveals how ChatGPT affects brain health and cognitive performance

The use of generative AI is now well established, with lots of people now using AI in their private and professional lives. As an MIT study has conclusively determined, the increasing use of AI is limiting our ability to think.

Andreas Jakobi, 30 Jun 2025 10:26

An image showing Pluto and its natural satellite. (Image source: Freepik)

James Webb has just revealed an unexpected secret about Pluto

Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a unique phenomenon concerning Pluto, the dwarf planet in the solar system. And this could herald new advances in our understanding of the universe.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Jun 2025 18:43

An image showing a radar directed towards the sky. (Image source: Igor Mashkov - Pexels)

A radio signal detected deep in space has a technological origin known to man

A radio signal from space has been detected in Australia. But its origin, which is very surprising, is not unknown to scientists.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Jun 2025 10:28

An image showing the Earth seen by a satellite. (Image source: Jaymantri - Pexels)

For nine days, the Earth was shaken every 90 seconds by a unique phenomenon

For nine days, the Earth experienced seismic activity for 90 seconds. After extensive research, the reason for this phenomenon was finally discovered.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jun 2025 18:14

An image showing a satellite flying over the Earth. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

Space funeral goes wrong: Human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jun 2025 11:21

The microbots can be simply ejected through means like sneezing (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

Nose microrobots successfully treat stubborn sinusitis in lab tests

Researchers have developed tiny, light-activated microrobots capable of penetrating thick mucus and biofilms to treat deep sinus infections. Dubbed CBMRs (Copper-doped Bismuth Oxide Microrobots), these devices are magnetically gui...

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Jun 2025 03:10

An image of the Earth taken from space. (Image source: NASA)

This map shows what Earth will look like in 250 million years

The Earth has undergone numerous landscape changes over the millennia. And it is possible to see what it will look like in 250 million years.

Alexis Stegmann, 27 Jun 2025 18:37

The James Webb Space Telescope pictured here has discovered its first exoplanet. (Image source: NASA/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez)

The James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet close to Earth

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet close to Earth, and this looks promising for future space observations.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Jun 2025 18:47

Researchers at Kyoto University have built the first magnetically controllable BPVE solar cell. (Image source: DallE3)

Next-generation solar power: Japanese researchers achieve BPVE breakthrough

A team led by Kazunari Matsuda at Kyoto University has, for the first time, created an atom-thin heterostructure in which the bulk photovoltaic effect can be generated and continuously tuned using a magnetic field, enabled by a ma...

Marius Müller, 26 Jun 2025 15:20

SEAL is a new learning layer for language models that continuously improves itself with its own "self-edits". (Image source: DallE3)

SEAL shows how AI can think and evolve continuously

MIT researchers have developed a framework that enables existing language models to behave more like thinking entities, capable of continuous, independent development. However, the approach still faces several limitations.

Marius Müller, 26 Jun 2025 14:57

An image showing an asteroid in space. (Image source: Pixabay)

This asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032 and send debris toward Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, and while this could provide a breathtaking spectacle, certain infrastructure could be at real risk.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Jun 2025 10:51

An image showing smoke escaping from a volcano. (Image source: Roman Kirienko - Pexels)

The “Big One” in San Andreas seems to be delayed, and that's not good news

The famous San Andreas Fault is behind schedule in its usual cycle, and this could herald a major catch-up, causing real human and material disasters.

Alexis Stegmann, 25 Jun 2025 18:25

Neura Robotics’ 4NE1 is set to launch in 2025, aiming to bring humanoid robots to the mass market. (Image source: Neura Robotics)

Germany’s answer to Musk’s Optimus: Neura’s 4NE1 robot promises ironing, lifting and unloading the dishwasher

Neura Robotics has unveiled the third-generation 4NE1 humanoid at Automatica 2025 – a versatile, AI-powered partner designed for homes, workplaces and service environments. Scheduled to launch later this year, the robot promises t...

Marius Müller, 25 Jun 2025 13:18

New brain-computer interface (BCI) can turn brain signals into spoken words in 25 milliseconds (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

A mute man talks: Neuralink-surpassing brain implant instantly turns thoughts into speech

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that can almost instantaneously translate the neural signals of a paralyzed person directly into synthesized speech, allowing him ...

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jun 2025 23:26

Unknown radio signals have been detected beneath the ice in Antarctica. (Image source: Concept Art - Sebastian Zentilomo)

Unexplained radio signals have been detected under the ice in Antarctica

Radio signals have been detected beneath the ice in Antarctica. But their origin and nature are unlike anything known to date.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Jun 2025 18:39

Fortescue's Infinity Train is set to run entirely without fossil fuels or intermediate charging. (Image source: DallE3)

Infinity Train: This electric train is set to never need recharging

The so-called “Infinity Train” from Australian mining company Fortescue is a battery-electric freight train that recharges itself through regenerative braking on downhill stretches. In an initial test run, the prototype covered mo...

Marius Müller, 24 Jun 2025 16:48

The Chinese micro drone is approximately 0.51 inches long. (Image source: DallE3)

Barely bigger than a fly: Video shows Chinese micro-drone

China's National University of Defense Engineering has unveiled a micro drone no larger than a fly. While it holds potential for both military and civilian applications, several hurdles remain before it can be widely deployed.

Marius Müller, 24 Jun 2025 16:07

Life on Earth would have been very different if dinosaurs had not become extinct. (Image source: ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)

Here's what would have happened if the asteroid hadn't destroyed the dinosaurs

If the asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago had not destroyed the dinosaurs, life would have been different.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Jun 2025 15:18

The world's largest 3,200 MP camera images the night sky at the now operational NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory. (Image source: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/DOE/NSF/AURA/H. Stockebrand)

Vera C. Rubin Observatory images the stars with the world's largest 3,200-megapixel camera

The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun operations in Chile with the world’s largest 3,200 MP LSST camera mounted in the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey telescope, capturing the area of 45 moons with each photo and generating 20 ...

David Chien, 23 Jun 2025 21:01

PCL-AD-4, a new polyurethane-based material stronger than the human skin (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

New artificial skin has shape memory and is 107 times stronger than human skin

Researchers have developed a synthetic elastomer that mimics human skin — combining ultra-high strength, super toughness, body-temperature shape memory, and biosafety into one material. Dubbed PCL-AD-4, this material could pave th...

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Jun 2025 17:22

This terrifying lizard was discovered in a museum. (Image source: Concept Art of Bolg amondol by Cullen Townsend)

A monstrous lizard, straight out of Tolkien's universe, has been discovered in a museum

A new lizard, straight out of Tolkien's universe, has been discovered in a museum in Utah. And it is absolutely terrifying.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Jun 2025 11:38

It is possible to observe a nova in the sky for several days. (Image source: Concept Art NASA/JPL-Caltech)

A nova is currently visible in the sky, and here's how to observe it

A nova has been visible to the naked eye for several days now, and here's how to enjoy this unique spectacle.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Jun 2025 10:10

Members of the UMass Amherst and MIT research team at the repair site in Great Barrington (Image source: UMass Amherst)

3D printing used in bridge repair for the first time as UMass Amherst completes a proof-of-concept repair

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), researchers from MIT and UMass Amherst have successfully demonstrated that cold spray 3D printing can be used to repair corroded bridge beams directly...

Chibuike Okpara, 21 Jun 2025 20:13

Image showing a galaxy in space. (Image source: Pixabay)

For the first time, astronomers have found the missing matter in the universe

Sought after for years, the missing ordinary matter of the universe has been discovered by researchers using a unique technique.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jun 2025 12:09

The new 5G receiver developed by MIT researchers achieves 30 times better noise blocking (Image source: AI-generated image)

MIT researchers unveil 5G receiver 30× better than traditional 5G receivers

Researchers at MIT have developed a new ultra-low-power receiver chip that’s about 30 times more resistant to harmonic interference than traditional designs. This breakthrough, reported on MIT News on June 17, could lead to smalle...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Jun 2025 13:37

New 3D chip fabrication process integrates GaN transistors into silicon wafers (Image source: MIT researchers)

3D chips: Smartphones might make a big leap in performance as MIT researchers unveil new tech

In a breakthrough that could pave the way for faster, more powerful, and longer-lasting electronics, researchers at MIT have developed a new, low-cost process for building 3D chips. This method, detailed in a report from MIT News ...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Jun 2025 02:43

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft approaching the Sun. Pictured: conceptual representation of the Solar Orbiter probe (Image source: ESA)

For the first time, images of the South Pole of the Sun have been unveiled

The Solar Orbiter probe has unveiled the first images of the Sun's South Pole, revealing a world that was previously unknown to all and revealing the next solar reversal.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Jun 2025 18:53

A supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy. Pictured - a conceptual rendering of a black hole. (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI))

AI shows that the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is pointing toward Earth

Scientists have estimated the rotation speed and axis of rotation of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy with the help of AI.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Jun 2025 18:06

An illustration of the new alternating-pressure mattress (Image source: Science.org Robotics; cropped)

New tech could save the U.S. population $11 billion in medical costs yearly and prevent 60,000 fatalities

A groundbreaking study published yesterday reveals a counterintuitive medical innovation: a mattress that increases pressure on certain body areas to dramatically reduce the risk of pressure ulcers (PUs), also known as bedsores. T...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jun 2025 18:04

1,640 neurons imaged: New 3.5-gram MiniXL microscope lets scientists watch multiple brain regions at once

In a major leap for neuroscience, researchers at UCLA have developed a tiny, 3.5-gram microscope that solves a long-standing challenge: simultaneously observing multiple brain regions in a freely moving mouse. The new open-source ...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jun 2025 08:39

6G sub-THz spectrum has been proven capable of supporting data transfer speeds of up to 280 Gbps (Image source: AI-generated image)

6G speed record shattered as Keysight and NTT achieve 280 Gbps with sub-terahertz frequencies

Keysight Technologies, in collaboration with Japanese telecom giant NTT and its subsidiary NTT Innovative Devices, has announced a new world record for wireless data transmission. The test, revealed yesterday, achieved a 280 Gigab...

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Jun 2025 22:15

McDonough-Atkinso plant in Smyrna, Georgia, US; host site for the 50% hydrogen blend test (Image source: Mitsubishi Power)

Two "powers" collaborate to achieve a record 22% reduction in CO₂ emissions by blending hydrogen and natural gas

Georgia Power, in collaboration with Mitsubishi Power, just announced a significant achievement in the decarbonization of the energy sector. The companies successfully operated a large, advanced-class natural gas turbine on a reco...

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Jun 2025 09:48

Researchers discover a new planet beyond Neptune's orbit. (Image source: ESO/Tom Ruen/nagualdesign)

The solar system as we know it may change forever

Researchers have made a discovery that could change the solar system as we know it today. And new observations are in store to find out more.

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Jun 2025 19:05

Fudan University develops tellurium nanowire retinal implant enabling blind mice to see visible and infrared light. (Image source: Dall-E 3 AI)

Fudan University enables blind mice to see like the Predator

Fudan University researchers have developed a tellurium nanowire retinal implant that restores vision and enables infrared vision in mice, offering hope for those with retinal damage. The implant converts light energy into neural ...

David Chien, 16 Jun 2025 01:42

Astronomers have named this object ASKAP J1832-0911, and it could well be the origin of a new type of celestial object. (Image source: CSIRO)

Astronomers discover a mysterious object in space emitting an X-ray signal every 44 minutes

A mysterious object has been discovered by astronomers that doesn't fit into any known category of celestial object.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Jun 2025 18:55

According to cognitive scientist Dobromir Rahnev, mind uploading could become a reality within the next 100 to 200 years. (Image source: DallE3)

Mind uploading: Scientists say it's possible – but two huge obstacles remain

A child’s question in the Curious Kids section of The Conversation has sparked debate about “mind uploading” – the idea of transferring human consciousness to a computer. While some researchers believe it could be possible one day...

Marius Müller, 09 Jun 2025 14:52

An image showing a SpaceX rocket. (Image source: iCliff Agendia - Pexels)

After his exit from the U.S. government, Elon Musk embarks on a crazy new challenge

After leaving the U.S. government, Elon Musk has set himself a crazy challenge with his Starship.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Jun 2025 15:01

Garmin is working on measuring long-term blood sugar via an optical method. (Symbolic image, source: Marcus Herbrich)

Garmin: New, non-invasive technology for measuring blood sugar revealed

Garmin appears to be working on a wrist-based blood glucose monitoring feature, as revealed by a recently published patent describing the corresponding sensor technology. Such a system could be a great help for diabetics, but ther...

Silvio Werner, 05 Jun 2025 16:28

YouTuber StyroPyro presents the "world's strongest handheld laser". (Image source: StyroPyro via YouTube)

“World's strongest handheld laser” – powerful enough to melt titanium

With Laser 2025, YouTuber StyroPyro unveils what he claims to be the world’s most powerful handheld laser. Built from scratch, the device delivers an output of 250 watts – enough to melt titanium, create synthetic rubies and even ...

Marius Müller, 04 Jun 2025 14:02

Fiber optic cables can also be used to create works of art. (Image source: Pexels/Georgie Devlin)

World record: New type of fiber optic cable achieves data transfer rate of 1 petabit per second over long distances

A team of researchers recently set a new world record for data transmission via fiber optics. A cable with 19 glass cores achieved a data transfer rate of around 1 petabit per second over a distance of almost 2,000 kilometers.

Alexander Pensler, 04 Jun 2025 11:59

From injury to recovery: Engineers design self-sensing, self-healing artificial muscle (Image source: Dall-E 3)

Nebraska engineers’ soft-robotic muscle senses and seals punctures in minutes

Husker engineers embed self-awareness and repair into a soft-robotic muscle that locates punctures via liquid-metal sensors, heats a thermoplastic layer to seal wounds in minutes, and then resets for repeated use.

Nathan Ali, 03 Jun 2025 20:26

With the HopeJR and Reachy Mini, the US company Hugging Face has introduced two robots designed for a broader audience. (Image source: X / formerly Twitter)

Affordable robotics: Hugging Face introduces $3,000 humanoid and $300 desktop robot

Until now, humanoid robots have been expensive and mostly limited to large companies. But the US-based company Hugging Face aims to change that. Their open-source robot HopeJR is expected to cost just $3,000. A smaller tabletop ve...

Marius Müller, 03 Jun 2025 15:19

Tesla Optimus robots deployed for construction work on Mars. (Image source: SpaceX)

First Starship Mars landing set for 2027 with Optimus robots doing the colonizing

With images of Optimus robots mimicking the famous Empire State Building constriction workers photo, SpaceX unveiled its vision for making life interplanetary. The Starship 3 rocket that will make the trip possible will have its m...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 May 2025 15:47

The new walking robot. (Image source: Device)

New 3D-printed robots walk right off the production line

Robots that can be 3D printed are thought to become prominent in the industry thanks to their ease of manufacture - in fact, they can start moving the second their run is complete, as a group working at the University of Edinburgh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2025 22:33

Atlas sorting out parts. (Image source: Boston Dynamics)

Boston Dynamics: Developing a robot that can adapt to changing environments

In a new video, Boston Dynamics demonstrates how well the new Atlas robot can handle changing situations. When sorting parts, accidents can sometimes occur—even intentional ones.

Andreas Sebayang, 28 May 2025 19:19

Chinese robot manufacturer Ubtech plans to launch a household robot by 2025. (Image source: Ubtech)

Challenging Tesla: Ubtech plans to launch humanoid home robot in 2025

Chinese robotics company Ubtech plans to launch a humanoid household robot in late 2025, targeting both private homes and elder care. The move positions Ubtech as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Optimus.

Marius Müller, 28 May 2025 16:11

Science

NASA learns how our galaxy and other disk galaxies formed, confirming existing model

PNG 3 is here and takes on JPEG with HDR and animations

Interactive sky map lets you observe the stars without leaving home

Supernovae may have changed our climate, and it could happen again

MIT study reveals how ChatGPT affects brain health and cognitive performance

James Webb has just revealed an unexpected secret about Pluto

A radio signal detected deep in space has a technological origin known to man

For nine days, the Earth was shaken every 90 seconds by a unique phenomenon

Space funeral goes wrong: Human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

Nose microrobots successfully treat stubborn sinusitis in lab tests

This map shows what Earth will look like in 250 million years

The James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet close to Earth

Next-generation solar power: Japanese researchers achieve BPVE breakthrough

SEAL shows how AI can think and evolve continuously

This asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032 and send debris toward Earth

The “Big One” in San Andreas seems to be delayed, and that's not good news

Germany’s answer to Musk’s Optimus: Neura’s 4NE1 robot promises ironing, lifting and unloading the dishwasher

A mute man talks: Neuralink-surpassing brain implant instantly turns thoughts into speech

Unexplained radio signals have been detected under the ice in Antarctica

Infinity Train: This electric train is set to never need recharging

Barely bigger than a fly: Video shows Chinese micro-drone

Here's what would have happened if the asteroid hadn't destroyed the dinosaurs

Vera C. Rubin Observatory images the stars with the world's largest 3,200-megapixel camera

New artificial skin has shape memory and is 107 times stronger than human skin

A monstrous lizard, straight out of Tolkien's universe, has been discovered in a museum

A nova is currently visible in the sky, and here's how to observe it

3D printing used in bridge repair for the first time as UMass Amherst completes a proof-of-concept repair

For the first time, astronomers have found the missing matter in the universe

MIT researchers unveil 5G receiver 30× better than traditional 5G receivers

3D chips: Smartphones might make a big leap in performance as MIT researchers unveil new tech

For the first time, images of the South Pole of the Sun have been unveiled

AI shows that the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is pointing toward Earth

New tech could save the U.S. population $11 billion in medical costs yearly and prevent 60,000 fatalities

1,640 neurons imaged: New 3.5-gram MiniXL microscope lets scientists watch multiple brain regions at once

6G speed record shattered as Keysight and NTT achieve 280 Gbps with sub-terahertz frequencies

Two "powers" collaborate to achieve a record 22% reduction in CO₂ emissions by blending hydrogen and natural gas

The solar system as we know it may change forever

Fudan University enables blind mice to see like the Predator

Astronomers discover a mysterious object in space emitting an X-ray signal every 44 minutes

Mind uploading: Scientists say it's possible – but two huge obstacles remain

After his exit from the U.S. government, Elon Musk embarks on a crazy new challenge

Garmin: New, non-invasive technology for measuring blood sugar revealed

“World's strongest handheld laser” – powerful enough to melt titanium

World record: New type of fiber optic cable achieves data transfer rate of 1 petabit per second over long distances

Nebraska engineers’ soft-robotic muscle senses and seals punctures in minutes

Affordable robotics: Hugging Face introduces $3,000 humanoid and $300 desktop robot

First Starship Mars landing set for 2027 with Optimus robots doing the colonizing

New 3D-printed robots walk right off the production line

Boston Dynamics: Developing a robot that can adapt to changing environments

Challenging Tesla: Ubtech plans to launch humanoid home robot in 2025

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