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Japanese scientists aim to turn ocean wave energy into electricity Japanese scientists aim to turn ocean wave energy into electricity 1 day ago ago
A team of researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University are preparing to install turbines along Japan's shoreline.
MIT engineers attempt to predict extreme events MIT engineers attempt to predict extreme events 1 day ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Can a new mathematical framework pinpoint the warning signs before an extreme event? A group of engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology think so.
NASA'S OSIRIS-REx executes slingshot around Earth NASA'S OSIRIS-REx executes slingshot around Earth 1 day ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe has used Earth's gravity to slingshot itself into outer space. The spacecraft is now en route to the asteroid Bennu.
New quantum computer chip uses sounds waves to store data New quantum computer chip uses sounds waves to store data 1 day ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Scientists have designed a new quantum computer chip that uses sound waves to store and convert quantum data.
Strange troglodyte species found in Turkmenistan cave Strange troglodyte species found in Turkmenistan cave 1 day ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Researchers have discovered a 'marvelous' and 'extraordinary' new cave-adapted species in Turkmenistan.
Trilobites had a stomach, new fossils show Trilobites had a stomach, new fossils show 2 days ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Trilobites, the first ubiquitous animal in the fossil record, evolved a stomach more than 500 million years ago.
Scientists spot sleeping jellyfish Scientists spot sleeping jellyfish 2 days ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Scientists have observed, for the first time, a jellyfish in a sleep-like state. It's the first time an animal without a brain has been observed sleeping.
Study: Dinosaur-killing asteroid accelerated bird evolution Study: Dinosaur-killing asteroid accelerated bird evolution 2 days ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- According to a new study, bird biodiversity benefited from the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago.
Some large plant-eating dinosaurs also snacked on crustaceans Some large plant-eating dinosaurs also snacked on crustaceans 2 days ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Paleontologists have found evidence that some large plant-eating dinosaurs also liked to snack on crustaceans.
World's first 'molecular robot' can build molecules World's first 'molecular robot' can build molecules 2 days ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Scientists have constructed a robot capable of building molecules -- the world's first 'molecular robot.'
Ancient meteorite impact triggered highest surface temperature in Earth's history Ancient meteorite impact triggered highest surface temperature in Earth's history 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient meteorite impact, a collision scientists say is responsible for the highest temperature recorded on Earth.
ESA probe spots world's largest salt plain ESA probe spots world's largest salt plain 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A European Space Agency probe has captured a stunning image of Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat on the planet.
Snow and ice melts are changing the arctic atmosphere Snow and ice melts are changing the arctic atmosphere 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute are measuring the impact of snow and ice melts of the Arctic atmosphere.
Mathematicians develop new models to describe ripples Mathematicians develop new models to describe ripples 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Buffalo developed new math models to describe the ripple-like wave phenomena known as undular bore.
Giant extinct frog ate small dinosaurs, bite force research suggests Giant extinct frog ate small dinosaurs, bite force research suggests 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Researchers say Beelzebufo, an extinct frog from Madagascar, was capable of eating small dinosaurs during its heyday some 68 million years ago.
Bali's Mount Agung threatens to erupt for the first time in 50 years Bali's Mount Agung threatens to erupt for the first time in 50 years 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A marked increase in the number of earthquakes happening below Mount Agung volcano in eastern Bali, Indonesia, has authorities keeping a close watch.
Aging red star pictured blowing smoky bubble Aging red star pictured blowing smoky bubble 3 days ago ago
Sept. 20 (UPI) -- With the help of the ALMA observatory, astronomers have captured images of a smoky bubble of debris expelled by the unusual red star, U Antliae.
Study weighs risks of human-drone impacts Study weighs risks of human-drone impacts 4 days ago ago
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The risks of drone-human collisions vary widely, researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University found in a new comprehensive survey.
Study: Proteins have 'add-ons,' just like web browsers Study: Proteins have 'add-ons,' just like web browsers 4 days ago ago
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- New research proves cellular proteins communicate with one another using molecular "add-ons." Scientists liken the protein add-ons to web browser plug-ins.
Rogue wave could have downed El Faro cargo ship, research shows Rogue wave could have downed El Faro cargo ship, research shows 4 days ago ago
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Scientists say ocean conditions during Hurricane Joaquin could have produced a rogue wave capable of downing El Faro, the merchant vessel that sank in 2015.
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