1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (448+ words) Autonomous drones that can follow people or objects on their own are becoming more common in policing, border security, and surveillance. These aircraft use camera-based artificial intelligence systems to lock onto a target and track it without human control. While…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (787+ words) For millions of years, seaweeds and tinyeConfig microscopic organisms have survived under harsh sunlight in shallow waters where ultraviolet rays are intense. Unlike humans, they cannot move into the shade, so they developed their own chemical protection. Scientists have long…...

11+ hour, 25+ min ago  (435+ words) Scientists are exploring an exciting idea for future space missions: building structures on the Moon using the Moon's own soil. A new study shows that simulated lunar dirt can be turned into strong, heat-resistant materials with a special type of…...

11+ hour, 26+ min ago  (662+ words) Cancer cells are known for their ability to grow quickly and survive in harsh conditions that would kill normal cells. To do this, they rely heavily on nutrients that fuel their rapid growth. One of the most important of these…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (727+ words) Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that slowly damages vision and can lead to permanent blindness if it is not treated. It is sometimes called the "silent thief of sight" because people often do not notice any symptoms until significant…...

21+ hour, 17+ min ago  (373+ words) Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for large-scale use. A new study reports a promising breakthrough that could help one of the most…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago  (500+ words) If you've ever lost something at home, you may have noticed a funny difference between your pets. Your dog might rush over, sniff around, and act like part of the search team. Your cat, meanwhile, may simply sit nearby and…...

21+ hour, 21+ min ago  (479+ words) Long before humans, dinosaurs, or even fish existed, one of our distant ancestors looked very different from anything alive today. Researchers now say that all vertebrates'including humans'may trace their vision back to a tiny, worm-like creature with a single eye…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (492+ words) A new study shows that some of the largest and most powerful stars in the universe are producing incredibly tiny particles of carbon dust'material that could one day help form new planets. The research, led by Yale undergraduate Donglin Wu,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (682+ words) When the body detects injury, infection, or harmful substances, the immune system quickly responds by creating inflammation. This process helps protect us by sending immune cells to the affected area to destroy invaders and repair damaged tissue. A key part…...