MIT scientists build hair-size batteries that can power cell-sized robots
An internal power source could enable the development of tiny robots for applications like drug delivery and remote sensing.
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What is the 'tree of life'?
The tree of life maps out the relationships between all living things, and it's in constant flux.
Meet LUCA, the 4.2 billion-year-old cell that's the ancestor of all life on Earth today
New research gives insight into when the ancestor of all living things lived, and it's earlier than we thought.
Racetrack Playa: The home of Death Valley's mysterious 'sailing stones'
In Racetrack Playa, a dry lakebed in Death Valley National Park, meteorological conditions can push rocks weighing up to 700 pounds along the flat ground.
Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is
The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts.
'Once-in-a-lifetime' photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle
An astonishing scene featuring Perseid meteors and colorful auroras played out overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 above the U.K.'s 11th Century Corfe Castle.
'A single magma ocean' once covered the moon, data from India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests
The moon was once engulfed by a massive magma ocean, analysis of geological samples collected by India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests.
Chlamydia may hide in the gut and cause repeated infections
A mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to recurrent infections.
Rare 'doomsday fish' said to bring earthquakes spotted in California days before LA quake
Beachgoers found a rare oarfish off California two days before an earthquake, mirroring folklore that says the deep-sea creatures are "doomsday fish."
Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' — and astronomers may finally know why
A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon.
The brain stores at least 3 copies of every memory
A new study in mice suggests that the brain creates multiple copies of memories, which enables it to regulate how they change over time.
This transparent sea creature can age in reverse
The sea walnut, a type of comb jelly that has become invasive in parts of Europe and Asia, can transform from a sexually mature adult back into its larval form when times are tough.
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World's 1st flexible solar panel is thin enough to turn your smartphone case into a mini power generator
Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight.
Remains of 14th-century gauntlet discovered in Oslo's medieval harbor
Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet.
Weird mystery waves that baffle scientists may be 'everywhere' inside Earth's mantle
Structures that scatter seismic waves deep in Earth's mantle seem to be everywhere researchers look.
Boy finds Roman-era gold military bracelet while walking dog in UK
The newfound bracelet was likely awarded for a feat of valor carried out during Rome's conquest of Britain.
See the moment the blue supermoon 'gobbled up' Saturn in epic astrophotography image
Overnight on Aug. 20-21, the full 'Sturgeon Supermoon' briefly occulted, or passed in front of, Saturn, snuffing the ringed planet's light from the sky. An epic new astrophotography image captures the entire spectacle from start to finish.
Single-shot HIV treatment suppresses virus 10,000-fold for months, animal study finds
Engineered virus-like particles can outcompete HIV in the body, potentially offering long-term viral suppression after a single dose, a monkey study suggests.
