Scientists made a stretchable lithium battery you can bend, cut, or stab
The Li-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric cars are usually packed in…
New NOVA doc puts Revolutionary War weapons to the test
Ars Technica: What else can we learn from these kinds of experiments? Joel Bohy: One…
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NOAA scientists scrub toilets, rethink experiments after service contracts end
“It’s making our work unsafe, and it’s unsanitary for any workplace,” but especially an active…
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Google created a new AI model for talking to dolphins
Dolphins are generally regarded as some of the smartest creatures on the planet. Research has…
A guide to the “platonic ideal” of a Negroni and other handy tips
The most hand-wavy one to me is the impression matching. Rosemary smells cold, and Fernet-Branca…
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Quantum hardware may be a good match for AI
Quantum computers don't have that sort of separation. While they could include some quantum memory,…
Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA
This week, as part of the process to develop a budget for fiscal-year 2026, the…
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Rocket Report: “No man’s land” in rocket wars; Isaacman lukewarm on SLS
Welcome to Edition 7.39 of the Rocket Report! Not getting your launch fix? Buckle up.…
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New simulation of Titanic’s sinking confirms historical testimony
In 2023, we reported on the unveiling of the first full-size 3D digital scan of…
Painted altar in Maya city of Tikal reveals aftermath of ancient coup
It’s also when someone buried three babies in the courtyard, each near a corner of…