German WW2 U-boat base in France reboots as data center

The thick concrete walls of a long-abandoned World War Two German submarine base in Marseille, southern…

IQSEC1 gene mutations cause new intellectual disability syndrome

Researchers identify gene causing intellectual disability syndrome that is common in countries where consanguineous marriages are…

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Researchers have compiled a dataset that captures the detailed behavior of a robotic system physically pushing…

Biological material boosts solar cell performance

Next-generation solar cells that mimic photosynthesis with biological material may give new meaning to the term…

Satellite data used to calculate snow depth in mountain ranges

Bioscience engineers have developed a method to measure the snow depth in all mountain ranges in…

Escapism: A powerful predictor of internet gaming disorder among video gamers

A new study is the first to compare professional electronic sport (esport) players with recreational video…

Bezos's Blue Origin partners with Lockheed, others on moon lander

U.S. billionaire Jeff Bezos said on Tuesday his space company Blue Origin has signed agreements with…

Lead isotopes a new tool for tracking coal ash

Scientists have developed a forensic tracer that uses lead isotopes to detect and measure coal fly…

Metformin offers no strength training benefits for seniors, study shows

A clinical trial argues against the hypothesis that the diabetes drug metformin could help exercising seniors…

Are humans changing animal genetic diversity worldwide?

Human population density and land use is causing changes in animal genetic diversity, according to new…