Highly flexible high-energy textile lithium battery to cope with surging demand for wearable electronics

Researchers have developed a highly flexible, high-energy textile lithium battery that offers more stable, durable and…

New algorithm uses disease history to predict intensive care patients' chances of survival

Researchers have used data on more than 230,000 intensive care patients to develop a new algorithm.…

Phil Plait: How Can Mistakes Lead To Scientific Advancement?

When it comes to scientific research, mistakes are not only part of—but also crucial—to the process.…

Nature inspires a novel new form of computing, using light

Researchers have developed a simple and highly novel form of computing by shining patterned bands of…

Cognitive behavioral therapy for kids with long-term conditions

The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit…

Mites and ticks are close relatives, new research shows

Scientists have reconstructed the evolutionary history of the chelicerates, the mega-diverse group of 110,000 arthropods that…

Quantum computing boost from vapor stabilizing technique

A technique to stabilize alkali metal vapor density using gold nanoparticles, so electrons can be accessed…

Crabs' camouflage tricks revealed

Crabs from a single species rely on different camouflage techniques depending on what habitat they live…

First satellites for Musk's Starlink internet venture launched into orbit

SpaceX, the private rocket company of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched the first batch of 60…

NASA executive quits weeks after appointment to lead 2024 moon landing plan

A top NASA executive hired in April to guide strategy for returning astronauts to the moon…