Initial tests find lead in children’s fast-fashion clothing
Marian University researchers discover over 100 ppm lead levels in vibrant children’s clothing, raising health concerns.
Turning sawdust into fire-resistant, eco-friendly materials using watermelon seeds
ETH Zurich researchers develop eco-friendly composite from sawdust and struvite, enhancing fire resistance and recyclability.
EyeDAR: Roadside radar sensors could reduce blind spots for self-driving cars
Rice University develops EyeDAR, a compact, low-power radar sensor enhancing AVs’ perception in challenging visibility conditions.
Why do lithium-ion batteries fail? Scientists find clues in microscopic metal ‘thorns’
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology discover dendrite brittleness, impacting battery safety and performance longevity.
Improving AI models’ ability to explain their predictions
MIT researchers develop a method enhancing AI transparency, using human-understandable concepts for better prediction accuracy.
Could ultrasound help save hedgehogs from road deaths?
University of Oxford researchers find hedgehogs hear ultrasound, paving the way for potential road safety solutions.
Revolutionary single shot helps with healing after a heart attack
Texas A&M University researchers develop an injection using saRNA technology, boosting natural heart repair mechanisms significantly.
Scientists successfully harvest chickpeas from “moon dirt”
University of Texas at Austin researchers achieve milestone by growing chickpeas in simulated lunar soil with vermicompost.
Life forms can planet hop on asteroid debris – and survive
Johns Hopkins University study reveals hardy bacteria can endure pressures from asteroid impacts, suggesting interplanetary life transfer.
LED light blasts cancer cells and spares healthy ones
University of Texas at Austin develops innovative LED treatment using tin nanoflakes, achieving 92% skin cancer cell kill rate.