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The researchers demonstrate the microsupercapacitors by using them to power an electronic watch.
A CO2 laser turned vegetable-tanned leather into flexible energy devices that powered LEDs and a watch.
Joshua Shavitupda
Women who stayed active through midlife had about half the risk of early death, a long-term study found.
HealthMidlife exercise linked to a 50% longer life for womenHannah Shavit-Weiner
Study finds workplace messages without emojis seem most professional, while negative emojis can damage competence and appropriateness.
DiscoveriesA smiley face can hurt your credibility at work, study findsMac Oliveau
The 289-million-year-old reptile Captorhinus in its death pose in a cave system. Oil seepages, hyper-mineralized water, and fine clays in this cave made it an ideal environment for mummification and fossilization of soft tissues like skin, cartilage, and protein remnants.
Discoveries289-million-year-old mummified reptile reveals how bodies evolved to breath and moveRebecca Shavit
Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a robot guide dog system that communicates with the visually impaired and provides real-time feedback during travel.
AITalking robot guide dog uses AI to describe the world as it leadsShy Cohen
Astronomers confirmed SDSS J0715-7334 as the most metal-poor star ever found, a survivor of the universe's second stellar generation born near the Large Magellanic Cloud.
SpaceAstronomers discovered the most primitive star everJoseph Shavit
The constellation of Ursa Major (The Great Bear) is home to Messier 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy. This image is a combination of exposures taken through green and infrared filters using Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys. The field of view is approximately 3.3 by 3.3 arcminutes.
SpaceWhat if dark matter came in two states?Breaking Science
Artist's impression shows Cassini exploring the magnetic environment of Saturn.
SpaceCassini-Huygens mission finds lopsided shift in Saturn’s magnetic bubbleJoshua Shavit
An adult Magellanic penguin stands with its chick during breeding season in Argentina.
Green ImpactPenguin ‘toxicologists’ find PFAS chemicals in remote PatagoniaBreaking Science
The new DC-DC step-down conversion chip shown on a U.S. penny for scale.
AINew chip design could boost efficiency of power management in data centersBreaking Science
A common chemotherapy drug may help treat drug-resistant herpes by targeting host cell pathways instead of the virus itself.
HealthFDA-approved cancer drug may treat drug-resistant herpesHannah Shavit-Weiner
A decade-long study shows assault rates rise on smoky days in Seattle, pointing to a link between air pollution and aggression.
Green ImpactWildfire smoke linked to higher assault rates, study findsRebecca Shavit
USC researchers built a memristor memory chip that worked at 700°C, far beyond standard electronics’ heat limits.
InnovationsGroundbreaking memory chip withstands temperatures hotter than lavaShy Cohen
High-fat diets may quickly destroy gut immune cells, weaken the intestinal barrier, and trigger inflammation, study finds.
HealthHigh‑fat diets linked to fast decline in gut healthMac Oliveau
An artist's illustration of NASA's Orion crew capsule heading to the moon.
SpaceTo the Moon and beyond: Artemis II and humanity’s reach into spaceJoseph Shavit
Study reveals how key microbial species shape human gut communities and may allow targeted interventions to improve health.
HealthScientists reveal the hidden forces shaping the human microbiomeMac Oliveau
Rock League launches in Toronto, giving curling its first true professional franchise league.
Global GoodRock League is giving curling its first true professional franchise leagueAmyn Bhai