The Sahara Desert was once filled with rivers, giant lakes and hippos. Scientists explain why it turns green every 20,000 years | World News
For most people, the Sahara is the ultimate symbol of endless sand, scorching heat and one of the…
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine looks to transform quantum computing
A heat engine small enough to fit inside a superconducting circuit has converted heat into measurable work near…
Brown tree snakes reached Guam hidden in military cargo during World War II, and it triggered an ecological collapse that wiped out nearly all native birds and slashed tree seedling growth by up to 92% |
An invasive snake that likely arrived on Guam hidden inside military cargo after the Second World War went…
Exercise less, burn more fat: Scientists unveil a simple method for weekly weight loss
According to a new study, doing interval training just once a week can be as effective as exercising…
Giant rift suggests Africa is breaking apart, forming new ocean
The African landmass is breaking apart faster than scientists previously thought, potentially leading to the fracturing of the…
Physicists create electron ‘catapult’ that moves particles through solar material at record speed
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Scientists make stunning discovery after digging in world’s driest desert: ‘Becoming increasingly relevant’
Even in the most hostile places on Earth, new research shows that organisms are able to survive and…
Scientists Spot Huge Cave on Venus
Astronomers say they’ve spotted a vast cave lurking beneath the surface of Venus — providing the strongest evidence…
Positronium finally shows wave behavior in landmark quantum experiment
Quantum physics overturned classical ideas by showing that matter behaves very differently at the smallest scales. One of…
CO2 + H2O = cleaner recycling of dead lithium batteries?
Chinese scientists have found a way to recycle lithium batteries using only carbon dioxide and water – eliminating…
Lensless imager uses software to break optical resolution limits
Cameras may soon see without lenses, and the change could be as profound as the leap from film…
New bamboo plastic offers eco-friendly durability
Bamboo plastic sounds like a compelling eco-friendly material for a variety of applications, but its questionable durability and…