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Conceptual illustration of Penrose’s proposal for extracting energy from a rotating black hole.
A still device acted like an ultrafast rotator, letting waves draw energy and emerge amplified in a black hole-inspired experiment.
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MIT research outlines a way to detect possible nuclear weapons aboard suspicious satellites in low-Earth orbit.
SpaceMIT scientist reveals a new method to detect nuclear weapons in spaceJoseph Shavit
Lunar regolith geopolymers survived six months outside the ISS, and some samples returned stronger than Earth-based controls.
SpaceISS test finds that moon dust could be effective as a lunar building materialJoseph Shavit
RMIT University Associate Professor Biplob Pramanik in the laboratory where researchers developed a dual-bubble wastewater treatment approach that significantly improves microplastic removal.
Green ImpactScientists use microbubbles and nanobubbles to remove 90% of microplastics from waterJoshua Shavit
A new octopus-inspired robotic arm can sense, adapt, and grasp objects on its own, marking a major leap in soft robotics.
InnovationsOctopus-inspired robot arm can feel and grasp like living creaturesHannah Shavit-Weiner
NASA and Katalyst are attempting a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope before solar drag pulls it into Earth's atmosphere.
SpaceNASA’s risky bid to save Swift telescope before solar drag pulls it into Earth’s atmosphereJoseph Shavit
South Korean researchers built a PTFE-free dry battery anode that improves fast charging, cycling stability, and cleaner EV battery production.
Green ImpactNew PTFE-free battery anode cuts charging time and extends EV rangeShy Cohen
A new exoskeleton system lets therapists and stroke patients move together, improving walking recovery and engagement.
HealthNew exoskeleton teaches stroke patients to walk with therapist guidanceShy Cohen
SpudCell, built from nonliving components, grew, copied genes, divided and competed across generations in a major synthetic biology advance.
HealthFirst-ever synthetic cell grows, divides, replicates and could revolutionize biologyMac Oliveau
New research shows how critical quantum sensing could transform precision measurement, enabling more accurate technology and scientific discovery.
InnovationsQuantum sensing helps turn abstract physics into real-world technologyShy Cohen
Scientists develop a solar-powered system that converts carbon dioxide and waste into valuable chemicals, offering a new path to sustainable industry.
Green ImpactSolar catalyst converts CO2 and organic waste into essential materialsRebecca Shavit
This image shows satellites crossing the night sky above the northern Atacama Desert in Chile, over a period of just one hour.
Space1.7 million satellites and space mirrors may put the night sky at riskJoshua Shavit
The U-Shift system combines a mobile platform (“drive board”) with replaceable capsules for different applications.
InnovationsGermany’s U-Shift II reimagines the vehicle as a swappable platformAmyn Bhai
New ultra-black coating cuts stray light on starshades, improving future exoplanet imaging.
SpaceNew ultra-black coating could help astronomers search for alien lifeJoshua Shavit
A new carbon black and nanotube coating absorbs 99.90% of visible light and could bring ultra-black car finishes closer to production
InnovationsNew ultra-black, carbon and nanotube car paint absorbs 99.90% of visible lightJoshua Shavit
New studies show AI and quantum computing can speed up the discovery of quantum materials, unlocking future breakthroughs in technology and energy.
AIAI and quantum computers revolutionize discovery of quantum materialsShy Cohen
A tiny dental robot prepared crown shapes with sub-millimeter precision in bench tests, pointing to faster dental treatment.
HealthScientists create a mini robot to simplify dental careMac Oliveau