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'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir is 'really psyched' about the sci-fi film's epic 1st trailer (exclusive)
The fan favorite author of 'The Martian' admits, 'I'm really happy with how the film is turning out.'
What's the deal with Lex Luthor's pocket universe in James Gunn's 'Superman'?
Superman is full of awesome sci-fi elements, but the most fascinating one might be Lex Luthor's pocket dimension. How does that even work?
Seat back safety standards in U.S. cars under intense scrutiny
About one child dies every week in the U.S. due to unsafe car seat backs, the safety standards for which have not been updated since the 1960s. Now, lawmakers are...
Fizzy soda water could be key to clean manufacture of flat wonder material: Graphene
As graphene's popularity grows as an advanced 'wonder' material, the speed and quality at which it can be manufactured will be paramount. With that in mind, the research group has...
Graphene-like materials printed with inkjet printer
Researchers have developed inks made of graphene-like materials for inkjet printing. New black phosphorous inks are compatible with conventional inkjet printing techniques for optoelectronics and photonics. The inkjet printing demonstration...
Non-toxic, lubricant-infused coatings deter mussels and prevent their attachment by disrupting their mechanosensory and adhesive systems
Mussels are one of the worst perpetrators of biofouling, or the unwanted accumulation of organisms on underwater structures. A team of scientists has demonstrated that a lubricant-infused surface effectively prevents...
Watch: Nicole Kidman celebrates the start of filming for 'Practical Magic 2'
Nicole Kidman posted on Instagram video of her and co-star Sandra Bullock hugging on the set of their supernatural comedy, "Practical Magic 2."
Tougher than steel: Japan looks to wood pulp to make lighter auto parts
KYOTO, Japan (Reuters) - The global push among carmakers to make ever lighter vehicles is leading some auto suppliers in Japan to turn to what seems like an unlikely substitute...
3 tech solutions to societal needs will get help moving to market
Science & Tech 3 tech solutions to societal needs will get help moving to market © 2020 Feinknopf Photography / Brad Feinknopf Kirsten Mabry Harvard Office of Technology Development July 8, 2025 3...
David Rockefeller, university benefactor for 76 years, dies at 101
"David's integrity, strength, wisdom, and judgment—and especially his unequivocal commitment to excellence—shaped the University and made it the powerhouse of biomedical discovery it is today," said Russell L. Carson, chair...
In the News – Wall Street Journal – Brivanlou
Researchers Seek Guidelines for Embryo-Like Entities Created in Labs “Some researchers say the concern is premature. Scientists in the lab of Ali Brivanlou at the Rockefeller University in 2014...
Readers wonder about quantum biology, babies’ memories and parrot speech
A quantum query A century ago, physicists laid the foundation of quantum mechanics. Today, with greater control of quantum systems, scientists are making major leaps in quantum computing, quantum gravity...
A summer of escalating existential threats
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reflects on the renewed specter of nuclear conflict to record-breaking heat driven by human-caused climate change.
High-Efficiency Solar Cell Coating Process Achieved, Unaffected by Summer Humidity
A research team from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Oh Sang-Rok), led by Dr. Hae Jung Son from the Advanced Photovoltaics Research Center, announced that they...
Quantum Computing Paves the Way for Low-Carbon Building Operations
A new study published in Engineering presents an innovative approach to building energy management that combines quantum computing with model predictive control (MPC), aiming to enhance energy efficiency and drive...
AI Integration in Process Manufacturing: Progress, Challenges, and Future Outlook
A recent perspective article published in Engineering delves into the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in process manufacturing (PM), exploring how AI can be integrated with process systems engineering (PSE)...
Researchers Demonstrate a New Material to Reduce Power Consumption of Electronics
Research from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities gives new insight into a material that could make computer memory faster and more energy-efficient.
New Chemical Tool May Improve Development of Key Drug Components
Chemists have developed a novel way to generate a variety of highly useful chemical building blocks by harnessing metal carbenes, suggests new research.
Sn-Modified Catalyst Boosts Diesel Emission Control Performance
A recent study published in Engineering presents a significant advancement in the field of diesel vehicle emission control. The research focuses on enhancing the performance of selective catalytic reduction of...
Argonne and Partners Celebrate Aurora Supercomputer's Impact on Science with AI and Exascale Power
Argonne hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Aurora, one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, now driving breakthroughs across science and engineering through its advanced AI, simulation and data analysis...
Surface Protonation Amplifies Carbon Nitride Nanosheet-Induced Phospholipid Extraction
This study systematically investigates the cytotoxicity evolution of protonated carbon nitride toward red blood cells and elucidates its underlying mechanisms, revealing that surface protonation amplifies carbon nitride nanosheet-induced phospholipid extraction...
Flexible Electrochromic Technology for Next-Generation Wearables
This article reviews recent advances in flexible electrochromic (EC) devices for wearable electronics, offering in-depth insights into material innovations, device structures, performance metrics, and practical applications. It also highlights the...
Nuclear Energy and AI Companies Seek Solutions at Argonne Summit
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne, Idaho, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories co-hosted the AI x Nuclear Energy Executive Summit: Unleashing the Power for AI. It brought together leaders from...
New Research Expands Laser Technology
In a first for the field, researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering have reported a photopumped lasing from a buried dielectric photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser emitting at room temperature and...
Heaviest element could have fascinating atomic and nuclear spectra
Simulations suggest oganesson has extremely smooth electron and nucleon distributions
Japan’s SuperKEKB set for first particle collisions
Revamped accelerator will soon be smashing electrons and positrons together
Physicists beat Lorentz reciprocity for microwave transmission
New device could boost telecommunications and be adapted for photonics
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