Blue Origin sends first Egyptian and Portugese nationals to space

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin on Thursday launched six people to space, including the first from Egypt…

Half of species not assessed for endangered list risk extinction: study

More than half of species whose endangered status cannot be assessed due to a lack of…

Insight into how the intestine repairs damaged tissue

Investigators have identified a component in the intestine that plays a critical role in repairing damaged…

Putting a new spin on the football spiral

Only a handful of researchers have studied why an American football flies in such a unique…

Water can't touch this sanded, powdered surface

Scientists and engineers have developed a one-step method involving sandpaper and powder to make robust superhydrophobic…

Firefighters battle blaze in northwestern Spain

Firefighters backed by more than 20 aircraft battled a wildfire in northwestern Spain which appears to…

New way to calculate environmental impact of ammonia production

The production of ammonia, a major ingredient in fertilizers, involves greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists have quantified…

Sponge-like electrodes inspired by sugar cubes could improve medical monitoring

To monitor heart rhythms and muscle function, doctors often attach electrodes to a patient’s skin, detecting…

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health

From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear…

Smart microrobots learn how to swim and navigate with artificial intelligence

Researchers have been able to successfully teach microrobots how to swim via deep reinforcement learning, marking…