News
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
17+ min ago (306+ words) Scientists in South Korea say a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body get rid of nanoplastics by binding to the particles inside the intestine and helping remove them through waste. The World Institute of Kimchi (President: Hae…...
Plant believed extinct for 60 years suddenly reappears
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (532+ words) A plant believed to have vanished decades ago has been rediscovered in remote northern Australia, thanks to a chance observation uploaded to the citizen science platform i Naturalist. Scientists say the remarkable find highlights how everyday people are becoming increasingly…...
Scientists think they've cracked the mystery of human right-handedness
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (175+ words) A new study suggests humans became overwhelmingly right-handed because of two major evolutionary shifts: walking on two legs and developing much larger brains. Researchers found that as human ancestors evolved, their right-hand preference steadily intensified " transforming a mild tendency into…...
The "impossible" LED that could change everything
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (611+ words) Scientists have developed a surprising new way to power materials that normally cannot conduct electricity, opening the door to a new generation of ultra pure near infrared LEDs for medical imaging, communications technology, and advanced sensors. The breakthrough relies on…...
Scientists just unlocked a cheaper way to make clean hydrogen fuel
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (277+ words) Renewable energy sources can cut harmful emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and improve efficiency. However, many clean energy technologies remain expensive because they depend on costly materials such as platinum group metals (PGM) and require efficient ways to store…...
AI reveals the invisible magnetic chaos wasting energy inside electric motors
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (366+ words) A key factor behind these effects is the behavior of magnetic domains, which are tiny magnetic regions inside materials. The arrangement and structure of these domains strongly affect how magnetic materials respond to heat and how much energy they lose…...
Quantum ghost imaging works using only sunlight in stunning new experiment
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (284+ words) Using Sunlight for Quantum Optics At the same time, sunlight offers a major advantage. Unlike lasers, it does not require electrical power or complex laboratory equipment. A sunlight-based system could potentially operate in remote locations or even in space where…...
Scientists reveal the surprising truth about coffee and blood pressure
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (844+ words) Coffee has been part of human culture for more than 600 years, and today it remains one of the world's most popular drinks. People now consume nearly two kilograms of coffee per person each year on average, often with strong opinions…...
Ancient lost ocean may have built Central Asia's dinosaur-era mountains
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (645+ words) A new study from Adelaide University suggests that the ancient Tethys Ocean played a major role in shaping Central Asia's landscape during the Cretaceous period, long before the rise of the Himalayas. The research team reached this conclusion through a…...
Scientists uncover surprising health benefits of watermelon
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (217+ words) Studies suggest watermelon could be a hidden powerhouse for better health. Researchers found that people who eat watermelon tend to have higher-quality diets packed with more vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants " while consuming less added sugar and saturated fat. Another study…...