Innovations
Scientists Reveal Why Asp Caterpillar Stings Are So Excruciatingly Painful
A toxin in the insect's venom, which can punch a hole in cell walls, could inspire new drug-delivery methods in humans
Meta's Threads Becomes the Most Quickly Downloaded App Ever
The Twitter competitor launched on Wednesday and already has more than 70 million sign-ups, per CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Seven Amazing Accomplishments the James Webb Telescope Achieved in Its First Year
The observatory has yielded jaw-dropping shots—and surprising facts—about our universe
The Real History Behind the Archimedes Dial in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
A device called the Antikythera mechanism is the true-life basis for the object at the center of the franchise’s latest installment
Monarch Butterflies’ Signature White Spots May Help Them Fly
These long-distance migrants could get a boost from their striking coloration, which may reduce drag by heating and cooling air unevenly
Move Over, Freeze-Dried Fruitcake—Here's the Latest in Astronaut Food
Eight companies developing next-generation space meals have advanced to the final round of competition in a contest co-sponsored by NASA
Scientists Develop New Birth Control for Female Cats—No Surgery Necessary
The one-time injection of a gene therapy could eventually be used to control cat populations
This New Device Generates Electricity From Thin Air
Nearly any material covered with tiny holes can derive energy from humidity, per a new study, opening doors to more sustainable power
Paralyzed Man Walks Again With Brain and Spinal Cord Implants
The experimental technology translates the patient's thoughts into voluntary movements
Scientists Discover Microbes That Could Revolutionize Plastic Recycling
These bacteria and fungi can break down certain plastics at cool temperatures, saving money and energy compared to some current methods
See the House Engineers Built From Dirty Diapers
Using concrete and mortar made with shredded diapers could address issues like plastic waste and sand shortages, per a new study
A Skin Patch Could Help Allergic Toddlers Tolerate Peanuts
Some young children with allergies could eat low doses of peanuts without a severe reaction after wearing the patch for a year in a clinical trial
The Mission That Could Transform Our Understanding of Mars
A next-generation instrument on a delayed Martian rover may be the key to answering the question of life on the Red Planet
Could Genetically Modified Houseplants Clean the Air in Your Home?
A Parisian start-up wants to filter harmful chemicals indoors with engineered pothos plants
Researchers Use A.I. to Decode Words From Brain Scans
A new tool translates "something deeper than language," generating text that captures the gist of podcasts or silent films viewed by participants
Scientists Are Making Drones From Taxidermy Birds
They want to use the devices for less disruptive wildlife monitoring and to learn more about avian flight
Robot Dog Surveys Collapsed New York Parking Garage
With the city's police department also using the four-legged technology, residents are raising questions about the robot's place in public safety
A.I. Is Coming to Your Fortune Cookies
At least one fortune-writing company is using ChatGPT to come up with the clever messages that are a beloved staple of Chinese food in America
Want to Help the FBI Find Stolen Art? There's an App for That
A new mobile app provides access to the National Stolen Art File, a database of 8,000 missing items
For Young Threatened Desert Tortoises, These Technologies Have Arrived to Help
Biologists are deploying 3D-printed replicas of hatchlings, lasers and drones to curb predation
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