https://scitechdaily.com/ Science, Space and Technology News 2026 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:21:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://scitechdaily.com/atomic-chains-turn-electric-fields-into-measurable-quantum-signals/ https://scitechdaily.com/atomic-chains-turn-electric-fields-into-measurable-quantum-signals/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:30:44 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515786 A new approach to measuring low-frequency electric fields is emerging from the study of Rydberg atom systems. Measuring low-frequency electric fields with high precision remains a significant challenge. Existing sensing technologies often cannot deliver traceability, compact design, and the ability to detect field direction all in one system. Rydberg atoms are gaining attention in electric-field [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/atomic-chains-turn-electric-fields-into-measurable-quantum-signals/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/12000-year-old-native-american-dice-rewrite-the-history-of-gambling/ https://scitechdaily.com/12000-year-old-native-american-dice-rewrite-the-history-of-gambling/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:55:13 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515680 Native Americans were making and using dice more than 12,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought. These Ice Age tools powered games of chance that hint at early forms of probabilistic thinking. A new study in American Antiquity, a leading North American archaeology journal published by Cambridge University Press for the Society for American [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/12000-year-old-native-american-dice-rewrite-the-history-of-gambling/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-break-a-150-year-old-math-law-with-a-surprising-donut-discovery/ https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-break-a-150-year-old-math-law-with-a-surprising-donut-discovery/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:20:45 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515014 A 150-year-old geometry rule has been overturned after mathematicians found two different torus surfaces with identical metric and curvature. For more than 150 years, a principle attributed to French mathematician Pierre Ossian Bonnet has guided surface theory. It states that if the metric and mean curvature of a compact surface are known at every point, [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-break-a-150-year-old-math-law-with-a-surprising-donut-discovery/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/are-you-adding-too-much-salt-new-study-identifies-whos-most-at-risk/ https://scitechdaily.com/are-you-adding-too-much-salt-new-study-identifies-whos-most-at-risk/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:30:47 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515804 Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline, yet patterns of discretionary salt use remain poorly understood across populations. Salt has been used for thousands of years to flavor and preserve food. But modern diets often push intake far beyond healthy limits, raising the risk of high blood [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/are-you-adding-too-much-salt-new-study-identifies-whos-most-at-risk/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-finally-crack-decades-old-mystery-behind-statins-painful-side-effects/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-finally-crack-decades-old-mystery-behind-statins-painful-side-effects/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:55:11 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515751 A hidden effect of statins on muscle cells may explain why some patients cannot tolerate them. For millions of people, statins are a daily safeguard against heart attacks and strokes. But for about 1 in 10 users, these widely prescribed drugs come with an unexpected tradeoff—persistent muscle pain, fatigue, and weakness that can be severe [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-finally-crack-decades-old-mystery-behind-statins-painful-side-effects/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/popular-vitamin-b3-supplements-may-help-cancer-cells-survive-scientists-warn/ https://scitechdaily.com/popular-vitamin-b3-supplements-may-help-cancer-cells-survive-scientists-warn/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:20:58 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515796 A new study raises important questions about widely used NAD+ supplements, suggesting that compounds often taken to boost energy and support healthy aging may have unintended consequences in cancer treatment. Millions of Americans take supplements like nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR), and nicotinamide (NAM) with the goal of boosting energy and supporting healthy aging. [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/popular-vitamin-b3-supplements-may-help-cancer-cells-survive-scientists-warn/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/chemists-thought-phosphorus-was-fully-understood-they-were-wrong/ https://scitechdaily.com/chemists-thought-phosphorus-was-fully-understood-they-were-wrong/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:07:47 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515816 A team of chemists has uncovered an unexpected way to use phosphorus to perform chemical reactions typically reliant on rare and costly metals. UCLA chemists have uncovered an unexpected way to replace some of the most expensive ingredients in modern chemistry with something far more common. Their work shows that phosphorus, an element found widely [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/chemists-thought-phosphorus-was-fully-understood-they-were-wrong/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-strange-property-of-rice-and-turn-it-into-a-smart-material/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-strange-property-of-rice-and-turn-it-into-a-smart-material/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:32:16 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515835 A surprising property of rice has inspired the creation of a new class of engineered materials. Rice behaves in an unexpected way under pressure. When compressed quickly, it becomes weaker, but under slow pressure it stays strong. This insight is helping scientists develop a new material that could be used in “soft” robots that automatically [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-strange-property-of-rice-and-turn-it-into-a-smart-material/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/new-water-filter-removes-up-to-98-of-hard-to-catch-forever-chemicals/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-water-filter-removes-up-to-98-of-hard-to-catch-forever-chemicals/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:57:27 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515790 A new materials-based approach is offering insight into one of the most persistent environmental challenges. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have quietly spread through groundwater, rivers, and even treated drinking water, exposing millions of people worldwide. These compounds are prized in industry for their resistance to heat, water, and oil, but those same properties make [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-water-filter-removes-up-to-98-of-hard-to-catch-forever-chemicals/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/this-nearby-earth-sized-planet-could-answer-big-questions-about-alien-worlds/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-nearby-earth-sized-planet-could-answer-big-questions-about-alien-worlds/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:43:01 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515222 TOI-4616 b is an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting an M-dwarf that offers a strong benchmark for studying atmospheric loss and planetary evolution. Astronomers have identified a rocky exoplanet that may become an important reference point for future research. The planet orbits an M-type star, a class of small, cool stars that are extremely common in our [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-nearby-earth-sized-planet-could-answer-big-questions-about-alien-worlds/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-fiery-finale-how-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-returns-to-earth/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-fiery-finale-how-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-returns-to-earth/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:08:57 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515844 A fiery return from the Moon meets a perfectly timed ocean rescue in NASA’s high-stakes Artemis II finale. Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026, carrying four Moonbound astronauts. After an approximately 10-day mission, Artemis II ends with a splash. Lili Villarreal, the recovery and landing director for Artemis II, leads the [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-fiery-finale-how-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-returns-to-earth/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-artemis-ii-skips-burn-as-astronaut-captures-stunning-view-of-earth/ https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-artemis-ii-skips-burn-as-astronaut-captures-stunning-view-of-earth/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:33:47 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515843 Artemis II is so perfectly on course that NASA skipped a burn—while the crew gears up for a once-in-a-lifetime view of the Moon’s hidden side. NASA’s Artemis II crew continues its journey toward the Moon on an exceptionally accurate path, allowing flight controllers to cancel the spacecraft’s first planned outbound trajectory correction burn. Teams at [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-artemis-ii-skips-burn-as-astronaut-captures-stunning-view-of-earth/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-artemis-ii-humans-just-left-earth-orbit-for-the-first-time-since-1972/ https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-artemis-ii-humans-just-left-earth-orbit-for-the-first-time-since-1972/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:29 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515842 For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are once again leaving Earth orbit and heading for the Moon—marking a historic leap forward for NASA’s Artemis program. For the first time in more than 50 years, a crew of astronauts has departed Earth orbit and is on track to fly around the Moon. The [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-artemis-ii-humans-just-left-earth-orbit-for-the-first-time-since-1972/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/what-causes-chronic-pain-scientists-identify-key-culprit-in-the-brain/ https://scitechdaily.com/what-causes-chronic-pain-scientists-identify-key-culprit-in-the-brain/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:16:20 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515573 A newly identified brain circuit may hold the key to understanding why some pain fades while other pain lingers long after injury. A small, little-known region of the brain may hold the switch that determines whether pain fades or lingers for months or even years. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/what-causes-chronic-pain-scientists-identify-key-culprit-in-the-brain/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/semaglutide-shows-surprising-mental-health-benefits-in-massive-100000-person-study/ https://scitechdaily.com/semaglutide-shows-surprising-mental-health-benefits-in-massive-100000-person-study/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:41:22 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515495 A large-scale study suggests that GLP-1 drugs could have unexpected mental health benefits, including lower risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, may also offer unexpected mental health benefits, according to new research. The large register-based analysis was conducted by researchers from the University [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/semaglutide-shows-surprising-mental-health-benefits-in-massive-100000-person-study/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/this-little-known-japanese-fruit-could-help-stop-lung-cancer-before-it-starts/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-little-known-japanese-fruit-could-help-stop-lung-cancer-before-it-starts/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:06:59 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515578 A little-studied fruit related to the kiwiberry is drawing scientific attention for its potential to interfere with early cancer-related processes. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and worldwide, with smoking as its primary risk factor. As a result, scientists continue searching for compounds that can block the earliest [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-little-known-japanese-fruit-could-help-stop-lung-cancer-before-it-starts/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-giant-lava-fields-from-an-active-underwater-volcano/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-giant-lava-fields-from-an-active-underwater-volcano/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:57:55 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515324 Researchers discovered that massive lava flows and collapsing lava ponds at Axial Seamount reveal how underwater eruptions reshape the seafloor. Volcanic eruptions pose serious geologic risks. Submarine volcanoes are especially difficult to observe directly, yet they are central to shaping the ocean floor and can generate tsunamis that threaten nearby coastlines. The Juan de Fuca [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-giant-lava-fields-from-an-active-underwater-volcano/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/baffling-geologists-for-150-years-new-study-finally-solves-green-river-mystery/ https://scitechdaily.com/baffling-geologists-for-150-years-new-study-finally-solves-green-river-mystery/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:22:35 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515516 New research may have solved a long-standing geological mystery in the United States that has puzzled scientists for more than 150 years. Scientists have spent more than a century trying to understand how the Green River, the largest tributary of the Colorado River, managed to carve a canyon roughly 700 meters deep straight through Utah’s [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/baffling-geologists-for-150-years-new-study-finally-solves-green-river-mystery/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/are-your-vegetables-safe-scientists-uncover-hidden-chemical-risks-in-crops/ https://scitechdaily.com/are-your-vegetables-safe-scientists-uncover-hidden-chemical-risks-in-crops/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:47:23 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515733 Researchers uncover how trace contaminants move through crops and soils, quietly influencing plant biology and agricultural systems in ways not fully understood. A sweeping international analysis is raising new concerns about what may be quietly entering our food supply. Scientists report that crops can absorb “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs), a broad group of modern [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/are-your-vegetables-safe-scientists-uncover-hidden-chemical-risks-in-crops/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-shape-shifting-semiconductors-activated-by-light/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-shape-shifting-semiconductors-activated-by-light/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:23:54 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515490 Researchers have discovered that perovskite crystals can rapidly and reversibly change shape when exposed to light, revealing a unique behavior not seen in traditional semiconductors. A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis suggests that perovskites could enable a new class of light-responsive semiconductor devices. Published in Advanced Materials, the research shows [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-shape-shifting-semiconductors-activated-by-light/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/forget-wi-fi-this-laser-tech-hits-360-gbps-at-half-the-power/ https://scitechdaily.com/forget-wi-fi-this-laser-tech-hits-360-gbps-at-half-the-power/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:48:57 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515677 A new laser-powered wireless system uses light to deliver data at speeds exceeding 360 Gbps. It could enable faster, more efficient indoor networks while reducing interference and energy use. Modern life runs on fast, reliable wireless connections. Video calls, streaming, virtual reality, and connected devices all depend on networks that already support billions of users. [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/forget-wi-fi-this-laser-tech-hits-360-gbps-at-half-the-power/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/this-liquid-snapped-instead-of-flowing-and-scientists-were-shocked/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-liquid-snapped-instead-of-flowing-and-scientists-were-shocked/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:13:21 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515411 Researchers discovered that liquids can suddenly snap like solids when stretched hard enough. This unexpected behavior challenges basic physics and could lead to new technological applications. In a discovery that could reshape how scientists think about fluids, researchers at Drexel University have found that under certain conditions, a simple liquid can break apart like a [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-liquid-snapped-instead-of-flowing-and-scientists-were-shocked/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-challenges-long-held-concerns-over-infant-ibuprofen-and-acetaminophen-use/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-challenges-long-held-concerns-over-infant-ibuprofen-and-acetaminophen-use/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:46:13 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515572 A major study challenges earlier concerns about common infant painkillers, revealing reassuring early findings. A major clinical trial is offering reassurance to parents about two of the most commonly used medications in infancy. Researchers report that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen, e.g., Tylenol, Panadol) and ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Nurofen), widely given for fever and pain, [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-challenges-long-held-concerns-over-infant-ibuprofen-and-acetaminophen-use/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/this-molecule-in-your-sweat-could-stop-the-flu-before-it-starts/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-molecule-in-your-sweat-could-stop-the-flu-before-it-starts/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:11:28 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=515579 A naturally produced peptide may quietly interfere with influenza viruses at one of their most critical steps, limiting infection before it begins. A team led by the Fisabio Foundation has discovered that dermcidin, a peptide the human body continuously produces, can do more than fight bacteria and fungi. It also shows antiviral activity against influenza. 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