Human brain cells in a dish learn to play Pong in real time

Human and mouse neurons in a dish learned to play the video game Pong, researchers report.…

Physicists probe 'astonishing' morphing properties of honeycomb-like material

A newly-discovered material structured like a honeycomb can transform from an electrical insulator, like rubber, into…

The entire planet's ecosystems classified

The common platform heralds a new era of global conservation and management policy applications. …

Battery tech breakthrough paves way for mass adoption of affordable electric car

A breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a typical…

'Wobbling black hole' most extreme example ever detected

Researchers have identified a peculiar twisting motion in the orbits of two colliding black holes, an…

Seeing electron movement at fastest speed ever could help unlock next-level quantum computing

The key to maximizing traditional or quantum computing speeds lies in our ability to understand how…

Study of over 5 million people's DNA reveals genetic links to height

Researchers have identified over 12,000 genetic variants that influence a person’s height. Click here…

Global hotspots for soil nature conservation are poorly protected

Current protected areas only poorly cover the places most relevant for conserving soil ecological values. To…

Black hole spews out material years after shredding star

Astronomers have observed a black hole burping up stellar remains years after it shredded and consumed…

Toward a fully edible sensor showing if frozen food has previously thawed

When you’re standing in the frozen food aisle, it’s nearly impossible to know whether that Salisbury…