How did the moon turn itself inside out?

A new study offers important insights into the evolution of the moon's interior, and potentially for planets such as the Earth or Mars.

Daniel Stolte-Arizona • futurity
April 9, 2024 • ~10 min

Body armour made from silk is being developed – but this apparently cutting-edge idea is centuries old

The concept goes back to a 17th century polymath who worked in Germany.

Lloyd Strickland, Professor of Philosophy and Intellectual History, Manchester Metropolitan University • conversation
April 9, 2024 • ~7 min

When an antibiotic fails: MIT scientists are using AI to target “sleeper” bacteria

Most antibiotics target metabolically active bacteria, but with artificial intelligence, researchers can efficiently screen compounds that are lethal to dormant microbes.

Alex Ouyang | Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health • mit
April 8, 2024 • ~4 min

In Taiwan, Civic Group Combats False News with Patience
VOA Learning English • voa
April 7, 2024 • ~6 min

NASA Wants Faster Clock for Moon
VOA Learning English • voa
April 7, 2024 • ~2 min

Mars Explorer Arrives at New Area in Search for Evidence of Water, Life
VOA Learning English • voa
April 7, 2024 • ~4 min

As Climate Changes, Herders Feed Reindeer
VOA Learning English • voa
April 6, 2024 • ~3 min

Shark skin inspiration could lead to better sonar arrays

A textured surface that mimics shark skin could make underwater instruments more effective and environmentally friendly.

UC Berkeley • futurity
April 5, 2024 • ~7 min

Herd mentality inspires smart swarms of tiny robots

Finding inspiration in natural herd mentality, researchers have created "smart swarms" of microscopic robots.

U. Texas Austin • futurity
April 5, 2024 • ~5 min

Why batteries come in so many sizes and shapes

The reason batteries come in so many types has as much to do with history as innovation.

Wesley Chang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University • conversation
April 5, 2024 • ~7 min

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