We’ve figured out the basics of a shape-shifting, T-1000-style material
A pack of small robots can do liquid/solid transitions and adopt different shapes.
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Brewing tea removes lead from water
High surface area of the tea leaves means they can adsorb toxic metals released by the boiling water.
COVID shots protect kids from long COVID—and don’t cause sudden death
Researchers recommend kids stay up to date on the COVID vaccines.
In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damage
Senate Republicans flagged thousands of grants as “woke DEI” research. What does that really mean?
Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark
The birds, known for their showy displays, look even more colorful than we thought.
The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
Specialized structures in the animal's claws can seemingly absorb impact.
Researchers figure out how to get fresh lithium into batteries
Regular doses of lithium let a battery survive nearly 12K cycles (and counting).
Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help
Study provides evidence that our relatives have a "theory of mind."
Let us spray: River dolphins launch pee streams into air
It's unclear why river dolphins do this, but it might serve some kind of social function.
Greenland’s glaciers are falling apart faster than expected
New 3D study shows meltwater driving fissures deeper into the glacial ice.
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
The political winds have shifted in Washington, but the FAA hasn't yet changed its tune on Starship.
To help AIs understand the world, researchers put them in a robot
There's a difference between knowing a word and knowing a concept.
Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report
The next 15 drugs up for negotiation will be released soon and may include a GLP-1.
Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bug’s Life S2
It's just one of the many fascinating insect species featured in the second season of this NatGeo docuseries.
Not just heat death: Here are five ways the Universe could end
Need a pick-me-up? Consider these cheery possibilities.
