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This liquid hydrogen-powered plane successfully completed its first test flights
H2FLY's HY4 prototype plane could hypothetically fly as far as 930 miles using the emissionless fuel source.
This wormy robot can wriggle its way around a jet engine
It's soft enough to squeeze into tight spaces.
‘Living material’ water filter uses bacteria to neutralize water pollutants
The algae-derived mixture can also safely break down after coming into contact with a molecular relative of caffeine.
Scientists discover a cat-sized ancient koala in Australia
'Until now, there’s been no record of koalas ever being in the Northern Territory; now there are three different species from a single fossil site.'
Depleted uranium shells for Ukraine are dense, armor-piercing ammunition
The shells can literally sharpen themselves, making them effective at striking tanks. But they come with environmental and health concerns.
How sprinkling volcanic rocks on farmland could capture carbon dioxide
A simple chemical reaction could help lock up gigatons of greenhouse gases.
1,000-year-old mummy with full head of hair and intact jaw found in Peru
The remains were discovered in the middle of a modern neighborhood in Lima.
What it’s like to step inside a room with no echoes
Anechoic chambers help researchers study the science of sound. Here’s how.
This new subsea communications system can run on an iota of power
MIT's Van Atta Acoustic Backscatter leverages decades' old tech to create a promising new means of submersible signal transmission.
The Tonga volcanic eruption reshaped the seafloor in mind-boggling ways
Immense flows traveled up to 60 miles away, damaging the region's underwater infrastructure.