WEIRD SCIENCE
Scientists have developed a low-cost water detection and disinfection capsule that’s powered with a quick shake. Image rendered by ChatGPT – By Simon Heptinstall 2026 Jul 09 – An international team of scientists has created a portable water purifier that works simply by shaking …
Scientists unlock a new area of research into how melatonin works. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 08 – A supplement best known for helping some people get a better night’s sleep may also have a surprising painkilling effect on individuals with chronic …
Scientists have developed a method that rapidly turns the wet grounds into solid biofuel. Depositphotos – By Etiido Uko 2026 Jun 30 – Humans drink approximately 400 billion cups of coffee annually, leaving behind 18 million tonnes (19.8 million tons) of wet coffee grounds, …
The LifePods B-01 is a protective capsule designed for immediate shelter on land. Momentum Technologies View 5 Images – By Omar Kardoudi 2026 Jul 06 – A new class of survival capsule wants to turn disaster-proofing into something you can order rather than build. …
The Helix is not just stylish but functional. Kickstarter – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 02 – A company known for its stylish origami-style planters has come up with something completely new – a self-watering pot that actually grows and transforms as the plant …
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is a beast. Mike McRae/New Atlas – By Mike McRae 2026 Jul 04 – Let’s get one thing out of the way. I’m your resident science writer. Alien comets, tiny universes, and body parts are the sort of …
Alcohol is woven into the thread of American life, from work events to major holidays and everything in between. TravisLincoln/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Emma Fenske, Addiction Medicine Fellow and Internal Medicine Physician, Oregon Health & Science University Published: 2026 Jul …
Active proteins on a T cell (blue), including CD-4 (light blue). Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 01 – A landmark study due to start in the coming months aims to test a method for rejuvenating our immune system in older age. The …
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate tissue regeneration, highlighting new research into restoring damaged digits. Melissa Bristow/Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences – By Mike McRae 2026 Jun …
A 2026 Jun 24, earthquake shook buildings to the ground, trapping and killing people in Caracas, Venezuela, and nearby communities. By Sylvain Barbot, Professor of Earth Sciences, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Published: 2026 Jun 26, Updated: 2026 Jun 27 – …
