This “electronic amoeba” is capable of solving a complex problem
Amoeba-based computers could enable us to solve some hardcore problems.
The next generation of cancer detectors could be breathalyzers
Some diseases just stink -- and cancer is one of them.
Book Review: Britain’s Habitats
The perfect companion for anyone interested in British habitats -- whether you're a traveler, naturalist, or just curious.
Extremely efficient microprocessors can make your computer more eco-friendly
It's 80 times more efficient than the microprocessor you're using to read this.
Forget your biology book — here’s what chromosomes really look like
The classical images are far from accurate.
Japan wants to launch a wooden satellite into outer space to reduce space junk
Eco-friendly satellites might be coming soon.
Archaeologists uncover ancient street shop in Pompeii
How do you say 'one with everything' in Latin?
Americans still consume almost all the world’s opioids
The roots of the problem remain largely unaddressed.
Over half of the tidal marshes on the Hudson River were created accidentally — that could be a good thing
The accidental creation of tidal marshes could offer resilience to the area, researchers say.
Groundbreaking treatment could cure dwarfism in children, but there are some risks
While the condition isn't necessarily something that needs to be 'cured', having a potential treatment would be useful.
The best gadgets and robots of 2020
This has been one heck of a year, that's for sure. Just look at this robot dog.
The Swedish model: a year on, the unique pandemic approach still isn’t paying off
As its hospitals fill up to capacity and intensive care beds are running out, Sweden is starting to sidetrack from...
The real color of the moon — and why it’s probably not what you think
It's part boring, part interesting, and mostly geology.
What are prime numbers and why they matter — yes, even in your day to day life
Prime numbers are one of the most fascinating mysteries of mathematics, and the more we look at them, the weirder...
What are sensors, how they work, and why they’re everywhere
They tell us what's going on in nature, in a way that's easy to read and understand.
Researchers are now studying earthquakes and geology with unused optic fiber cables
So-called 'dark fiber' could help seismologists map the underground and measure our planet's rumbles.
These adorable tiny pygmy possums are still alive after the Australian bushfires
They're alive, bless their souls, but they're at their most vulnerable right now.
Darwin’s century-old prediction about flightless insect seems to be on point
Turns out, Darwin was really good about understanding evolution.
Is your partner marriage material? Rituals might hold the answer
The decision to commit to marriage is a complex one, and we often put our partner to the test --...
Magma crystals can make volcanic eruptions more explosive
Some volcanoes may be more explosive than we thought.