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 the East Coast in a modified 2013 Toyota Sienna. The…
95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death
Here is a substantially reworded, engagement-optimized version for a general audience, with the original facts preserved and a light update in context. Scientists at UC Riverside have identified a cheaper,…
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 data. One promising direction is a field called orbitronics, which…
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 how it forms in nature. A recent study has finally…
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 device, roughly the size of a paperback book, produces small…
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 research from archaeology, ecology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, Erle Ellis,…
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. Now, new research suggests it may also help protect the…
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 their jets. Using a network of radio telescopes spread across…
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 trying to achieve three key goals at once: accurate calibration,…
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, and their actions can be far more dangerous. An international…