Building a giant catcher’s mitt on the moon

Artist’s impression of MACEDONAS set up on the moon. Credit: Lunar Cargo / C. Kosmas Members of the space exploration community are always coming up with novel ideas to solve…

Mysterious brass eagle discovered in Chełm Forest District

A metal detecting survey in the Chełm Forest District, Poland, has resulted in the discovery of a mysterious brass eagle badge. The eagle is shown grasping a sword while wearing…

Metal fleeces boost battery energy density by enabling thicker, faster-charging electrodes

Today’s lithium-ion battery cells are very complex in their structure and manufacturing process (left). Metal fleeces (batenefleece) as electrical contacts simplify the design and manufacture of a battery and reduce…

OpenAI recruits legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive to work on AI hardware in $6.5B deal

Jony Ive attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.…

What does it mean for Biden’s prostate cancer to be ‘aggressive’? A urologic surgeon explains

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. But what does it mean for this type of cancer…

Researchers simulate tens of thousands of electrons in real time

Real-time modeling of optical responses in nanostructures using RT-TDDFT helps interpret, understand and guide next-generation applications in science and technology. Credit: ORNL, Dept. of Energy A research team from the…

Long COVID Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Children

Summary: A new study reveals that nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of anxiety or depression, many for the first time. Using validated mental health…

Study sheds light on why for-profit hospitals have worse nursing and patient outcomes

Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels Studies have shown that for-profit hospitals have higher rates of mortality and rehospitalizations, poorer access for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and worse quality…

New research warns AI alone won’t fix bias in workplace recruitment

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in human resources (HR) to streamline processes and enhance decision-making by helping employers efficiently sift through large volumes of…

Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research

For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year. That’s…