Hubble reveals 20-year time-lapse of Uranus' changing atmosphere
A 20-year-long study providing new insights into Uranus' complex seasonal changes
Beaming solar power from space is closer to reality after breakthrough Japanese test
Microwave transmission from satellites could deliver round-the-clock solar power
Sun's unpredictable outbursts are forcing satellites back to Earth sooner
Space debris on Earth is no longer a hypothetical, it's happening now
Portugal explores wave energy as a solution for erosion and green power
Innovative wave energy park could also transform coastal resilience in Portugal
Scientists create robots that take their first steps straight out of the 3D printer
By sharing their designs, the Edinburgh engineers hope to spark a new wave of innovation in soft robotics
University of Arizona scientists unveil breakthrough petahertz-speed transistor
Petahertz quantum transistor could set a new benchmark for future computing
Valve's Gabe Newell is backing new brain chip startup with medical focus
Starfish Technologies has set its sights on treating neurological disorders with BCI chips
Astronomers confirm rare retrograde planet orbiting between two stars
The breakthrough discovery shows planets can survive in unlikely star systems
CERN researchers took a few antimatter particles for a walk in an unprecedented transportation test
Portable containment will allow researchers to more accurtely study and measure antimatter
Night vision contact lenses offer a glimpse into the future of eyewear
Scientists create lenses that combine infrared and visible light
The most powerful laser in the US reaches 2 petawatts, setting new records
ZEUS will open new frontiers in imaging, cancer therapy, and astrophysics
Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
Latest experiments more than doubles fusion energy output
Forward-looking: While the path to practical fusion energy remains long, the recent advances at the National Ignition Facility have emboldened researchers. The facility's ongoing progress is a testament to decades of persistence – and a sign that the age of controlled fusion ignition is no longer a distant dream.
Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
First shipments are expected later this year as demand for green materials grows
Forward-looking: As InventWood prepares to bring its first batches of Superwood to market, it stands as a testament to what can happen when scientific innovation meets entrepreneurial determination. If successful, Superwood could mark a turning point in the quest for greener, stronger, and more beautiful buildings.
Space Forge raises $30 million to develop satellites for space-based manufacturing
UK startup sets record for largest Series A in space tech
CERN researchers create gold from lead in breakthrough nuclear experiment
Scientists achieve ancient alchemists' dream using the world's most powerful particle accelerator
Groundwater loss causes Earth's surface to rise in South Africa
Satellite and GPS data reveal surprising drivers of ground movement
Who coined the term "nanotechnology" and in what year?
Was it a scientist, a physicist, or perhaps even a novelist?
Wandering supermassive black hole spotted devouring star
Astronomers capture rogue black hole shredding star 2,600 light-years from galaxy core
Breakthrough hairlike electrode promises discreet, high-quality brain monitoring
A wireless version for greater mobility is in the works
Researchers achieve 1 Tbps secure data transmission over 1,200 km
Cracking the code on ultra-secure, high-speed data transmission
Why it matters: Chinese researchers hit a significant data-transfer milestone by transmitting data at one terabit per second over 1,200 kilometers of optical fiber, with encryption embedded directly into the light signal. This approach eliminates any added layers of software-based security – something the global telecom industry has struggled to achieve for years.
A Soviet probe launched decades ago toward Venus may soon crash back into Earth
The craft might reach the surface intact
Scientists discover electricity-conducting bacteria with nickel-based fibers
Conducting electricity is rare among living organisms
Astronomers spot possible Planet Nine in data spanning 23 years
Old satellite data points to potential ninth planet in our solar system
The future of data storage might be ceramic glass that can last thousands of years
Cerabyte's ceramic glass storage endures boiling and baking in extreme durability tests
Fiber optic sensors could revolutionize early detection of volcanic eruptions
The solution proved to be effective in Iceland's most volcanically active region