Smartphone camera shows your stress: new sensor makes cortisol glow
American researcher from Department of Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz Andy Yeh created a fluorescent sensor, that attaches to cortisol molecules in blood and urine and allows measure stress levels.
Reading for pleasure has declined by 40% in 20 years, amid the rise of digital entertainment, — study
According to a recent study, conducted by researchers from University of Florida and the University of London, found, that in the United States, the number of people, who enjoy reading books on a daily, basis decreased by 40% between 2003 and 2023.
For the first time in the world, a pig's lungs were transplanted to a human in China
A man from China underwent the first transplantation of a genetically modified pig lung.
James Webb telescope reveals comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time: not a spacecraft, but interesting behavior
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed for the first time the mysterious comet 3I/ATLAS, which briefly flew into the solar system.
The Earth is very small: new photo of our planet and the Moon from a distance of 290 million km
NASA space probe “Psyche” on the way to of the asteroid of the same name took interesting images of the Earth and the Moon from a distance of 290 million km.
"Punctum": an unexplained object found, "more powerful" than black holes and the second brightest in the Universe
A group of astronomers from the Institute of Astrophysical Research at the University of Diego Portales in Chile has discovered an extremely powerful one, mysterious object in our neighboring galaxy, called Punctum, is unlike anything scientists have ever encountered before.
Rewrite textbooks: scientists refute 100-year-old rule of chemistry
A team of researchers from University of California, Los Angeles, has created molecules, whose existence was considered impossible, according to the rule Bredt. However, the so-called “anti-Bredt molecules”, as it turned out, may well exist, and Bredt’s rule will now have to be adjusted.
Nuclear waste can become fuel for fusion
According to the American physicist Terence Tarnowski of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, rare tritium can be obtained from a by-product of nuclear fission, which is used in existing nuclear reactors.
Pregnant Chinese robots turned out to be a fake. Are they possible at all?
Last week in the news and social media spread, that the chinese company Kaiwa Technology is allegedly going to introduce robots for carrying and giving birth to human children next year.
Most air purifiers have not been tested on humans and are potentially dangerous, — meta-analysis of 700 studies
American scientists from the University of Colorado have concluded from an analysis of 700 studies that portable air purifiers are hardly ever tested on humans and can be potentially dangerous.
Woman speaks in the voice she lost 25 years ago: AI and 8 seconds of home video help
British artist Sarah Ezekiel has been deprived of the ability to speak in her own voice for 25 years due to a motor neuron disease.
James Webb telescope has discovered 300 impossible objects — too many for current scientific understanding
American astronomers from University of Missouri with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), found about 300 candidates for the role of of early galaxies.
Daimler restores the world's first — four-horsepower two-cylinder "monster" truck
Daimler Truck, a member of the Daimler AG and is engaged in the production of trucks, restores a copy of the world’s first truck with a two-cylinder engine with 4 horsepower.
Astronomers discover power source for giant stars
A group of astronomers using a telescope ALMA in Chile has established, how massive stars form when their own powerful radiation should destroy the incoming matter.
US wastes dozens of tons of lithium in metallurgical mine dumps, — study
There are dozens of copper and iron mines in the US. However, regardless of what is being mined, these resources themselves make up only a small fraction of the rock.
Scientists have found out which exercise improves sleep the most
Chinese researchers from Harbin University of Sports found, that exercise have the best effect on sleep.
"Blood Moon" on September 7 — when you can see a total or partial eclipse
On the night of September 7-8, our planet will pass between the Sun and the full Moon in the second and last total lunar eclipse of the year.
One third of office workers would rather clean the toilet, than ask colleagues for help, — study
According to a study, conducted by the American consulting company Pryority Group, almost one in three US office workers surveyed admitted, that they would rather clean toilets, than ask their colleagues for help.
Scientists have learned to extract rare earth metals from algae
American researchers have discovered a new way of mining precious rare earth metals.
Hair products pollute lungs worse than car exhaust, — study
American engineers from Purdue University’s research has found, that thermal hair styling contributes to the release of billions of nanoparticles that directly settle in the lungs.
Scientists create synthetic E. coli with minimal genome
A group of researchers from the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in the UK has created a synthetic E. coli bacterium Escherichia coli, using only 57 of the 64 “codons” in the genome.
Scientists create synthetic E. coli with minimal genome
A group of researchers from the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in the UK has created a synthetic E. coli bacterium, using only 57 of the 64 “codons” in the genome.
Solar trees generate electricity and save forests from deforestation
Researcher at the Korea Maritime Institute Dan-Bi Um proposed an unusual design of solar panels in the form of trees as an alternative to traditional solar power plants.
Secret X37-B spaceplane tests quantum alternative to GPS
The US Air Force’s secret X-37B spacecraft is to make its eighth space flight on August 21, 2025, to test quantum communication systems as an alternative to GPS.
Reusable jelly ice made of water and gelatin does not melt and takes shape
American scientists from the The University of California, Davis, has created a new type of ice, that leaves no residual water behind, but cools just like regular ice.
Aviation fuel from manure: Circularity Fuels' Ouro reactor converts biogas into synthesis gas
Circularity Fuels, a California-based startup, has introduced a compact reactor for converting biogas into synthesis gas, that can be used for the production of aviation fuel.
Scientists have found the best wash cycle for preserving things — probably known to many
In a new study partially sponsored by Procter & Gamble, British researchers from the University of Leeds have found the best way to preservation of the appearance of things after washing.
Why Japanese athletes wear thermal camouflage uniforms
The Japanese company Mizuno has partnered with athletes to create a special type of fabric, that will not allow infrared and thermal imaging cameras to shine through the athletes’ clothes.
China has created a record offshore wind turbine: a windmill with a diameter of 262 m generates 17 MW of energy
Chinese engineers have presented a prototype of the world’s largest floating wind turbine, which has already set a number of absolute records electricity generation.
Emails, created or significantly altered by AI, seem insincere and unprofessional, — research
A new study, conducted by American researchers, has found, that AI models can help with email writing, but the constant involvement of LLMs in these tasks will make these emails insincere and less competent.
Croatian diver sets record for breath-holding
A diver from Croatia On June 14 this year, Vitomir Maricic installed a new world record from holding your breath underwater.
There is no such thing on Earth: the alien mineral has unique physical properties
In a new study, an international team of researchers described unusual properties sample silicon tridymite — an extraterrestrial form of silicon dioxide, obtained from a meteorite that fell in Germany in 1724.
Toothpaste for hair and nails works better than fluoride, — study
British researchers from King’s College London have found, that keratin, which is found in animal nails, hair and wool, is better restores tooth enamel and prevents tooth decay than traditional fluoride-based toothpastes.
A unique way to fight against deepfakes eliminates counterfeiting — you just need to highlight
American researchers from the Cornell University presented a technology for detecting fake or artificially intelligent video content by integrating coded signals into light sources.
Robots will carry and "give birth" to human children as early as 2026
The Chinese technology company Kaiwa Technology from Guangzhou has announced its intention to create a robot, that will carry human embryos in an artificial uterus.
Stanford's brain-computer interface understands words in the head directly — other devices only read activity
American researchers from Stanford University have presented brain-computer interface is capable of translating imaginary words in the brain into real speech.
This winter jacket will automatically become thinner to prevent sweat
Chinese researchers from The Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics has created a winter jacket, that automatically changes thickness to prevent overheating and sweating.
18-year study reveals the origin of tsunamis
American scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology have established the mechanism of formation of giant destructive tsunamis.
Scientists show robots that will descend into the depths of Mars and the Moon
An international team of researchers presented specialized robots, are expected to be able to descend into the subsurface on Mars and the Moon.
The world's first contact lens with an OLED display 6 times thinner than a hair
South Korean researchers have created the world’s first wireless contact lens with an OLED display for the diagnosis of retinal diseases.
Perovskite elements return 42% of the light in the room back to the socket
Chinese scientists have created photovoltaic systems for premises based on perovskite elements with a record efficiency of 42%.
Robotic thread finds kidney stones and dissolves them
Kidney stones can be a serious problem, especially if they cannot be removed with oral medications.
Diabetic patient starts producing insulin on his own after implantation of genetically modified cells
A man from type 1 diabetes mellitus became the world’s first patient to start producing his own insulin after transplantation of genetically modified cells.
"Quantum Lie Detector": test allows to distinguish real quantum computers from imitators
Dutch and Chinese physicists have developed a test to see, if the large quantum system corresponds to the principles of quantum mechanics, or only imitates them.
Escaped from Last of Us: rabbits with terrifying tentacles are spreading in Colorado
In the US state of Colorado, rabbits with unusual spiny black tentacles on their faces.
Scientists use "black metal" to improve solar energy by 15 times
American researchers from the University of Rochester have used ferrous metal in a new design of solar thermoelectric generators.
"Ozempik and other weight loss drugs cause sudden vision loss, — study
A number of recent studies indicate that popular weight loss drugs such as “Ozempik, Vegovi and Mounjaro, also known as semaglutide and tirzepatide, can cause an increased risk of eye diseases and even lead to vision loss.
Cyborg conveyor: scientists have created a device for rapid chipping of cockroaches
Researchers from Japan and Singapore have created a conveyor for quick chipping of cockroaches and their subsequent remote control.
Consequences of AI development: electricity prices in the US increased by up to 36%, depending on the state
In the United States, amid rapid development of AI technologies there is an increase in electricity consumption and, as a result, an increase in electricity prices.
Scientists find out, why NASA rovers keep getting stuck on other planets
American engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered a flaw in the method of testing NASA’s rovers on Earth.
Spelling error report
The following text will be sent to our editors: