Fast Deterioration of Concrete and Asphalt Finally Uncovered in New Study

Medicine & Technology May 14, 2021

A new study has revealed what causes the deterioration of modern structures built of concrete and asphalt over time - the presence of small amounts of organic matter.

3D Printing Can Now Create Precise and Complex Microlenses

May 14, 2021

New research demonstrates how 3D printing technology could create highly precise and complex microlenses - miniature reflective surfaces whose diameters are just a few microns.

Crystal Defects at the Nanoscale Could Lead to Better Energy Storage Devices

May 14, 2021

While purity is often associated with better material performance, some naturally occurring crystal defects at the nanoscale could be leveraged for better energy storage materials.

Shrunken Head Rediscovered, Authenticated, and Returned to Ecuador

May 11, 2021

A shrunken head, formally known as a ceremonial tsantsa, was authenticated and returned to Ecuador back in 2019 - and its history and verification is the subject of a newly published study.

NASA OSIRIS-REx Returning to Earth With Asteroid Samples

May 11, 2021

After accomplishing its mission on Asteroid Bennu, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has departed from the giant rock and is set to return to Earth carrying the samples it collected.

Ashmore Reef Marine Park in Australia Navigated, Mapped in Landmark Study

May 11, 2021

A team of researchers has completed the first comprehensive study of North West Australia, circumnavigating and mapping the entire deepwater zone in Ashmore Reef Marine Park.

Near Infrared Light Directed Into the Ear Aids Against Hearing Loss

May 11, 2021

A new treatment for preventing hearing loss, or restoring damages, involves shooting a beam of infrared light down the patient's ear. Ongoing US trials show promise.

Remains of 9 Neanderthals Found Near Rome, Offering Insights on Prehistoric Population

May 09, 2021

Archaeologists found the remains belonging to nine Neanderthals in a cave near Rome, with the discovery offering new insights on prehistoric life in what is now the Italian peninsula.

Chernobyl Apple Spirit Drinks Confiscated in Ukraine, Why Are They Not Safe for Consumption

May 08, 2021

The first batch of ATOMIK apple spirit, distilled from apples growing inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was seized in a recent Ukrainian Secret Services investigation.

New Peer-Reviewed Study Suggests Ivermectin Use Could End the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 08, 2021

A new peer-reviewed study suggests that global medical use of the drug ivermectin can end the COVID-19 pandemic with regular use.

Coldplay Releases New Song to the Galaxy Thru a Video Call With an Astronaut

May 07, 2021

While most songs today are released on the cloud (i.e. the Internet), British rock band Coldplay streamed their new single "Higher Power" from space - in a video call with French astronaut Thomas Pesquet.

Modern Human Lifestyle a "Perfect Storm" for Pandemics Like COVID

May 07, 2021

Several factors characteristic of modern human lifestyle are reportedly responsible for the "perfect storm" that fosters the growth and transmission of diseases like COVID-19, a new study suggests.

Study Reveals Pint-Sized Dinosaur from Mongolia Could See as Well as an Owl in the Night

May 07, 2021

A species of a pint-sized dinosaur had night vision and acute hearing to survive larger dinosaurs and thrive as a nocturnal hunter.

New Magnetic Material Breaks Previous Records on Switching Speeds

May 06, 2021

A new, specially-fabricated magnetic material developed at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland has shown to be the fastest magnetic switch to date, breaking records in the process.

Ecosystem Engineers: Oldest Evidence to Date of Humans Changing Entire Ecosystems with Fire

May 06, 2021

It's no question that for better or for worse, humans have actively take a role in shaping the ecosystems they've been a part of - and a new study might've found the oldest evidence to date.