Science

Scientists just captured trees glowing with electricity during storms

In June 2024, a group of Penn State meteorology and atmospheric science researchers set out on a road trip along…

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95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death

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Scientists just found a way to control electrons without magnets

As computing demands continue to surge, scientists are exploring the quantum world for smarter ways to process massive amounts of…

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After 200 years scientists finally crack the “dolomite problem”

For more than two centuries, scientists tried and failed to grow dolomite in the lab under conditions thought to match…

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Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries

Researchers led by Northwestern University have developed a fuel cell that generates electricity using microbes naturally found in soil. The…

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A new force of nature is reshaping the planet, study finds

Human societies have not just adapted to the natural world. They have steadily learned how to transform it. Drawing on…

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Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power

Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health.…

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Black hole jets measured for first time and rival the power of 10,000 suns

Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes influence the universe by directly measuring the power of…

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This chain of atoms can detect electric fields with stunning precision

Measuring low-frequency electric fields with high precision is still a major scientific challenge. Existing sensing technologies often fall short when…

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Scientists warn of 3,100 “surging glaciers” that can trigger floods and avalanches

Most glaciers around the world are shrinking as temperatures rise. But a smaller group behaves in a very different way,…

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