Billion-year-old meteor impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land timeline
Curtin University researchers discovered the impact occurred 200 million years later than previously believed, altering evolutionary timelines.
Special breathalyser can detect kidney disease
Researchers at University of Rome Tor Vergata have developed a sensor that identifies elevated ammonia levels, indicating kidney dysfunction.
Feat of ‘dung-gineering’ turns cow manure into one of world’s most used materials
Researchers at University College London develop eco-friendly cellulose production from cow dung, benefiting manufacturers and environment.
New research suggests drinking coffee may reduce the risk of frailty
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam find 4-6 daily coffee cups linked to lower frailty risk.
Black holes: Beyond the singularity
Researchers at the University of Trieste explore potential alternatives to singularities, challenging traditional black hole theories.
Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects
Researchers at Princeton University develop innovative microstructures that redirect forces, enhancing structural integrity without traditional reinforcements.
Ancient Andes society used hallucinogens to strengthen social order
Researchers from the University of Florida uncover evidence of psychoactive plant use in Chavín de Huántar rituals in modern-day Peru.
Robotic wedding cake with edible batteries
A Swiss Italian team has created a wedding cake with robotic jelly teddy bears and chocolate batteries, showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka.
The future of brain activity monitoring may look like a single strand of hair
Researchers at Penn State develop a lightweight, flexible electrode for long-term, inconspicuous EEG monitoring on the scalp.
Poo-romising frontier in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
Researchers from China and Australia explore FMT’s potential to combat antibiotic-resistant infection associated with gastric cancer.