Category Science

Helion, a pioneering fusion energy startup, has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of developing a revolutionary new energy source. The company’s Polaris device recently reached a staggering 150 million degrees Celsius, a temperature that is significantly hotter than…

Sixty thousand years ago, humans in southern Africa were already mastering nature’s chemistry. Scientists have discovered chemical traces of poison from the deadly gifbol plant on ancient quartz arrowheads found in South Africa — the oldest direct evidence of arrow…

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have made a significant discovery that could change the lives of millions of people around the world. A robotic arm that moves too quickly can feel creepy, while one that moves too slowly feels awkward…

Scientists at HKUST have unveiled a major leap forward in calcium-ion battery technology, potentially opening the door to safer, more sustainable energy storage for everything from renewable power grids to electric vehicles. By designing a novel quasi-solid-state electrolyte made from…

Dust from asteroid Bennu is revealing a surprising origin story for life’s building blocks. New research suggests some amino acids formed in frozen ice exposed to radiation, not warm liquid water as scientists long believed. Isotopic clues show Bennu’s chemistry…