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Scientists Used 'Smart Underwear' To Count Farts. The Results Challenge A Common Assumption

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Scientists have been studying farts for years, but their research into this smelly topic has been incomplete. This research, however, plans to change that.

In The '50s, The US Military Had Scientists Build A Flying Saucer. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Most people think flying saucers and UFOs are played out conspiracy theories, but the US built one, it just didn't do what they thought it would.

Scientists Scanned ChatGPT Users' Brains In A Groundbreaking Study. The Results Are Horrifying

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The debates over AI are endless, but scientists have found that large language models actually affect how we think, even after we stop using the tech.

How The US Military Trained Pigeons To Guide Missiles In World War II

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

World War II was a period of massive technological advancement, but some of the 'innovations' were just plain zany, like pigeon-guided munitions.

How A US Military Contractor Invented The Microwave Oven By Accident

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

When it comes to kitchen technology, the microwave oven is one of those things it's hard to do without, and it all came about thanks to an accident.

In The '60s, The US Launched Millions Of Needles Into Space & Didn't Expect What Happened Next

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Cold War saw many attempts at strange experiments, including this controversial plan to use space-bound needles to help facilitate Earthly communications.

As Record Heatwaves Hit Around The Globe, Here's How 1 Country Is Keeping Cool

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Climate change has caused record heat, wildfires, and extreme weather events, leading this country to adopt some novel tech to cool its people down.

The Concerning Data Center Side Effect That Might Affect Millions

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Thanks to their outsized noise, power consumption, and water usage, data centers have earned a bad reputation lately, but there may be worse to come.

Scientists Say Star Trek's Transporters Are Closer To Reality Than You Think

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Instant travel seems impossible, but a recent breakthrough may change everything we thought we knew about the futuristic concept.

How A Vinyl Record Actually Makes Music, According To Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Vinyl records are in the middle of a major comeback, but despite their resurging popularity, most people have no idea how they store music.

AC Vs. Dehumidifier: Which Is Better At Reducing Humidity?

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Most people know that air conditioners dehumidify the air while they make it colder, but are they able to outclass dehumidifiers at their own game?

The Kids Who Built Nuclear Reactors At Home

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Nuclear science isn't an easy thing, particularly building a working reactor, but there are a small handful of adolescents who have pulled it off.

How AI Has Been Transforming Cancer Research In 2026 So Far

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design

How Uranium Enrichment Works And Why Iran's Program Has People Concerned

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Uranium is at the heart of most nuclear weapons, but most don't understand how it's processed or how close Iran is to having weapons-grade uranium.

Why The World's First Transatlantic Internet Cable Is Being Pulled From The Ocean

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

We've been laying cable across oceans since the 19th century, but the oldest internet cable in the Atlantic is being raised from the sea floor.

The Morning Habit Scientists Don't Want You To Try

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Everyone agrees that waking up can be a hassle, and we all have morning routines to cope with that, but some routines you should probably abandon.

Russia's First AI-Powered Robot Suffered An Embarrassing Fate

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

AI has been a rather controversial topic, but situations (like this one involving Russia's first AI-powered robot) remind us that it's still a work in progress.

What Really Happens When You Get Your Fingerprints Scanned

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Now that they're in smartphones, fingerprint scanners seem to be everywhere, but what's really going on behind the scenes when they're scanned?

Science Easily Explains Why Your Car Headlights Can Turn Foggy And Yellow

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

If you've ever had a car for more than a year, you've likely had to deal with foggy, yellow headlights, and to understand why, we can turn to science.

The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 2025

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0000

2025 saw many advancements in many fields, from medicine and genetics, to environmental science or artificial intelligence. Here are some of the most impactful.