In a surprising finding, light can make water evaporate without heat
Evaporation is happening all around us all the time, from the sweat cooling our bodies to the dew burning off in the morning sun. But science’s understanding of this ubiquitous…
Where is a sea star’s head? Maybe just about everywhere
If you put a hat on a starfish, where would you put it? On the center of the starfish? Or on the point of an arm and, if so, which…
New frequency comb can identify molecules in 20-nanosecond snapshots
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Toptica Photonics AG and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a device that can detect the presence of specific…
Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows
The planet’s demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.…
Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming
Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study. The research, by a team of British and Brazilian scientists,…
Microplastics’ shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere
Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their shape plays a crucial role in how far they travel. A Cornell University collaboration…
Want to achieve your goals? Get angry
While often perceived as a negative emotion, anger can also be a powerful motivator for people to achieve challenging goals in their lives, according to research published by the American…
Possible cause of male infertility
Mature spermatozoa are characterized by an head, midpiece and a long tail for locomotion. Now, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research Unit “Life & Health”…
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests
Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA…
New battery technology could lead to safer, high-energy electric vehicles
University of Maryland researchers studying how lithium batteries fail have developed a new technology that could enable next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) and other devices that are less prone to battery…