science

How are black holes detected

How scientists detect invisible black holes.

Scientists build a fully 2D, non-silicon computer

A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a working computer using ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics. 

Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication

The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.

Teleportation is now possible—but not how you think

For decades, teleportation has been the stuff of fiction and fantasy. But in a lab at the University of Oxford, researchers have pulled off a real-world version—using quantum physics to “teleport” critical operations between distant quantum computers.

REFLECTIONS / The tiny space between science and literature

"Growing to love something, and allowing that to change me is not immediate, it is not profound. Nor is it something caused just by reading a handful of books"

How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh

For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).

World's most powerful laser unveiled in Romania

A research centre in Romania has recently unveiled "the world's most powerful laser", which is based on the inventions of 2018 Nobel Physics Prize winners Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland. The laser, as per the Romanian research centre, is expected to revolutionise everything from the health sector to space exploration.

#Perspective / The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

Scientific breakthroughs of 2023

The astounding discoveries made by scientists in the fields of cosmology, nuclear energy, medicine, cancer and artificial intelligence are poised to profoundly impact our lives

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

Lab-grown kidneys work in animals

Scientists say they are a step closer to growing fully functioning replacement kidneys, after promising results in animals.

September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015

Hope for faster treatment of urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections can be treated more quickly using a new DNA sequencing device, according to research.

September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015

Latest images reveal Pluto's hazy horizon

Fresh images from Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft have captured a low-lying haze clinging to the surface of Pluto. The pictures also offer stunning views of the dwarf planet's rugged mountains and its sweeping plains.

September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015

Horizon: How video games can change your brain

The video game industry is a global phenomenon. There are more than 1.2 billion gamers across the planet, with sales projected soon to pass $100bn (£65bn) per year.

September 13, 2015
September 13, 2015

All of Antarctica might melt, drowning major cities

Researches believe that the fossil fuels still in the ground are sufficient to eliminate the Antarctic Ice Sheet and ultimately cause as much as 200 feet of sea level rise.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

New Horizons resumes image return

New pictures have been released from the New Horizons probe’s flyby of the dwarf planet Pluto.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Elusive sea creature spotted after 31yr

Researchers have spotted an elusive sea creature that boasts a vibrant golden shell covered in thick and slimy hair for the first time in 31 years.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Turning cancer back into healthy tissue

Scientists believe to have found a way to turn cancerous cells back into healthy tissue.

August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015

Fading cosmos quantified in 21 colours

A team of astronomers publishes a multi-coloured survey of five chunks of space - and offered the best estimate yet of how fast the Universe is fading.

July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015

Aurora found around brown dwarf beyond our Solar System

An aurora has been spotted outside our Solar System for the first time, scientists report.