Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Light-responsive inks could make tattoos visible on demand, but safety remains unproven
A team of engineers has designed a new line of multicolored tattoo inks that switch on and off with different kinds of light. Described in a study published in...
Light reads electron spins inside porous crystals, opening path to quantum chemical sensors
University of Glasgow researchers are part of an international collaboration that could lead to a new generation of quantum sensors. The team, which included re...
New auditing rules are curbing international money moves, study suggests
A new study suggests that expanded financial audit reporting is having a significant impact on the behavior of multinational corporations. Specifically, the stu...
Broken bones in ancient homes shed new light on Viking violence
Fragmented bones and skull pieces found in hearths, beneath floors and in other domestic settings in early Scandinavian settlement sites are providing fresh ins...
From bogong moths to Christmas beetles—how to slow down and spot more insects
Millions of people worldwide watched as the Sydney Olympics came to a close in 2000. Meanwhile, thousands of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) were airborne, making...
Canada's settlement services are going digital. AI should support workers, not replace them
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology-sector issue. It's transforming how public services are organized and delivered, including settlement ser...
Where does Earth's nitrogen go? Two atoms offer a clue
Nitrogen is one of life's building blocks, but it's only helpful in the right amounts. Too much nitrogen in water, for example, can lead to poor water quality a...
Physics model reveals fundamental trade-off between prediction and energy efficiency in intelligent systems
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives, from digital assistants to robots that respond to their surroundings. Each of these...
SPHEREx spots menagerie of brown dwarfs with atmospheric water and methane
NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the universe, Epoch of Reionization, and ices Explorer) space telescope is shedding light on brown dwarfs,...
AI turns bodycam footage into text. Can it keep the speakers straight?
Turning people into frogs—and back into princes—is the stuff of fairy tales. But back in January 2026, this fate befell a Heber City, Utah, police officer when...
Offering alcohol-free beer on tap boosts pub choices while keeping revenues intact, new study shows
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research from the University...
New research reveals surprising link in ocean carbon cycle: Swimming sea cucumbers
New MBARI research has revealed that the sea cucumber Pelagothuria natatrix plays an important and unexpected role in the ocean's carbon cycle. In a new article...