MIT scientists build hair-size batteries that can power cell-sized robots
An internal power source could enable the development of tiny robots for applications like drug…
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Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were “misplaced or overly optimistic”
Enlarge / Artist’s conception of Randy Pitchford surveying the Epic Games Store landscape years after…
Women experience men’s orgasm as a femininity achievement, new study suggests
In a recent study published in the journal Sex Roles, researchers explored how women’s feelings…
As EV sales slump, Volkswagen scales back battery factories buildout
Enlarge / A VW worker on the assembly line at Emden in Germany. (credit: Volkswagen)…
Some bacteria can flourish in microwave ovens
Swabs of 30 microwave ovens in different settings identified over 100 bacterial species, some of…
Evolution: Facts about the processes that shape the diversity of life on Earth
Discover interesting facts about how evolution works, the different patterns that can emerge from evolution,…
As NASA nears major decision on Starliner, here’s what we know and what we don’t
Enlarge / NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, seen in their Boeing flight suits.…
From recycling to food: Can we eat plastic-munching microbes?
Enlarge (credit: Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images) In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department…
Metal gives the teeth of Komodo dragons their super strength
Komodo dragon teeth are ironclad. For real. These animals — the largest living lizards —…
Meet LUCA, the 4.2 billion-year-old cell that’s the ancestor of all life on Earth today
New research gives insight into when the ancestor of all living things lived, and it’s…
What is the ‘tree of life’?
The tree of life maps out the relationships between all living things, and it’s in…
Motherhood linked to enduring brain changes, which might offer protective benefits
Becoming a parent is often described as a life-altering experience, profoundly reshaping one’s identity, priorities,…
50 years ago, antibiotic resistant bacteria became a problem outside hospitals
Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have skyrocketed over the last 50 years. Now, new technologies could…
National Geographic’s ‘OceanXplorers’ dives into the ocean’s mysteries
National Geographic’s documentary series ‘OceanXplorers,’ produced by James Cameron, invites you aboard one of the…
Racetrack Playa: The home of Death Valley’s mysterious ‘sailing stones’
In Racetrack Playa, a dry lakebed in Death Valley National Park, meteorological conditions can push…
Omega-3 deficiency in mothers linked to increased anxiety in offspring, rat study finds
Offspring of rats with insufficient omega-3 fatty acid in their diets tend to have increased…
Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck
Enlarge / India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle launched for the third time this week. (credit:…
Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is
The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it’s unclear which animal it…
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle
An astonishing scene featuring Perseid meteors and colorful auroras played out overnight on Aug. 12…
Neuroscience uncovers unique brain bond between romantic partners
Our brains seem to be especially in sync with our romantic partners when it comes…
After months of mulling, NASA will decide on Starliner return this weekend
Enlarge / A high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite owned by Maxar captured this view of the…
New COVID-19 booster shots have been approved. When should you get one?
The vaccines target the omicron variants currently circulating in the United States.
Dumb idea? $1,700 “smart” bassinet loses features if you buy it used
Enlarge / The Snoo, a “smart” bassinet. Owners of the $1,695 Snoo “smart” bassinet like…
Childhood sleep issues linked to increased risk of ADHD symptoms later on
New research offers evidence that sleep problems in young children may be a warning sign…
