Scientists use tiny, sponge-like materials called microporous materials for some really important jobs. Things like cleaning up pollution, delivering medicine inside your body, or even helping make chemicals more efficiently. But to make these materials work better, researchers first need to underst
Space travel isn’t just about rockets and moon landings—it’s also a giant science experiment. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a test flight around the Moon, but hidden among them were four tiny lab tools no bigger than USB drives. These aren’t ordinary gadgets; they’re organ chips
Smart money isn’t always smart when the bet is placed by AI. A fresh test throws cold water on the idea that today’s most advanced AI models can handle long-term financial tasks without human help. Researchers built a fake English Premier League betting market where AI agents had to grow their bankr
Scarlett Johansson steps back into the world of science fiction with a fresh Netflix animation. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Brad Bird, follows Venus Nova, a celebrity who gets pulled into a murder case involving aliens in the sprawling city of Metropia. The detective, voiced by Sam Ro
South Korea now forces all crypto platforms to pause withdrawals the same way. The government stepped in after scammers kept tricking people into speedy transfers. Before, each exchange set its own quick-withdrawal loopholes, giving criminals a playbook to exploit. Now the system locks changes in pl
Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz now face a new rule: pay the toll in crypto or wait. Iran’s move comes as global oil shipping faces fresh pressure points. Instead of traditional bank transfers, tankers must send details of their cargo ahead of time. Iranian authorities then calculate a fee
Sitting too long is common in modern work life, but research suggests it could quietly harm your brain over time. A recent analysis of nearly 3 million people found that staying active breaks—like short walks or standing up—can reduce dementia risk by about 25%. The same study showed that sleeping a
Sony isn’t playing it safe anymore. Instead of mixing small bets across different areas, the company is putting almost everything into proven winners. Spider-Man movies, for instance, keep bringing in huge crowds and profits. Now, Sony’s taking that same approach to anime, games, and even online sho
Scientists have been studying how extreme temperatures impact urgent healthcare needs. Their findings suggest that while both extreme heat and cold can harm health, their effects aren't equal. The research looks at how often people end up in emergency rooms or need urgent care during these temperatu
Some of the most confusing scientific concepts—like how the universe began or how gravity really works—can feel like they belong only in complicated textbooks. But an innovative approach turns these heavy topics into something more relatable. By mixing science with storytelling, one author shows how
