Science

A German startup is turning cockroaches into cyborg spies

A Japanese startup built a speaker that's basically a sheet of fabric

California startup's new fire-suppression system uses sound instead of water

Inspectors warn of critical damage to Chernobyl containment structure after alleged drone attack

Decade-long study suggests retrobrighting might do more harm than good

Amazon data center linked to rare cancers and miscarriages in Oregon, report warns

New nanotech generator could replace batteries in tiny devices

Forward-looking: A European research team involving scientists from DESY and Hamburg University of Technology have unveiled a newly demonstrated triboelectric nanogenerator that produces electricity by pushing water in and out of nanoporous silicon. Their work marks a significant step toward battery-free power for sensors and other low-power devices.

A new study claims to have found the strongest evidence yet for dark matter annihilation

What we know so far: Scientists believe that dark matter comprises most of the material in the observable universe, but the mysterious substance has not been identified or directly detected after nearly a century of investigation. But a recent study claims to provide direct evidence supporting one of the leading dark matter theories.

Campbell's denies using 3D-printed or lab-grown meat after executive's alleged comments

WTF?! Campbell's has been forced to confirm that its soups are not made with 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or any form of artificial or bioengineered meat. The company's statement comes after an executive was allegedly caught on tape saying its meat "came from a 3D printer" and its food was "sh*t for f**king poor people."

UK's DragonFire laser proves combat readiness with high-speed drone kills

Deadly lasers: Laser and power-based weapons are a staple of most science-fiction literature. According to the latest data provided by the Royal Navy, they may soon become part of the equipment that European allied forces can readily deploy in naval warfare.

The US is throwing big money at rare-earth tech, taking on China's dominance with new chemistry

This microscopic chip turns one beam of light into three – and it could reshape quantum computing

A new capture method relies on water and pressure to efficiently trap carbon emissions

Terraforming startup wants to save sinking cities with robot-powered land lifts

A Neuralink patient with ALS is using his brain implant to control a camera and look around again

New e-ink displays could reach "retina e-paper" status with pixel densities over 25,000 PPI

Astronomers warn of "catastrophic" consequences as startup pushes plan to launch giant space mirrors

Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit

Supersonic travel could return – without the boom – as NASA tests X-59 jet

Researchers test how much detail eyes can see – or why Ultra HD might be overkill

This ultra-thin UVA detector is designed to disappear into your smartwatch or clothing

Scientists shrink light to create the tiniest pixel ever

Forward-looking: A team of physicists from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg in Germany have created the world's smallest pixel to date. Measuring just 300 by 300 nanometers, the tiny light source is just as bright as a conventional OLED pixel that's five by five micrometers in size and could eventually serve as the building blocking for next-generation, high-resolution wearable displays.

Researchers turn mushrooms into living memory chips for sustainable computing

Google claims quantum breakthrough as Willow chip runs algorithm 13,000× faster than supercomputers

A rice-sized bionic eye implant could bring artificial vision into the real world

Forward-looking: A first-of-its-kind bionic chip, smaller than a grain of rice, has delivered remarkable results in early clinical trials by restoring functional vision to patients blinded by macular degeneration. The breakthrough is being hailed as a potential turning point for artificial vision technology – shifting a field long defined by prototypes and promises toward one that could soon enter routine clinical use.