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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.

Why Scientists Say This Humanoid Robot Is 'Super Human'

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The idea of human-like robots is a dominant one in science fiction, but this real robot is pushing boundaries, defying the physical restraints of being human.

The Strange Story Behind The Fascinating Discovery Of X-Rays

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

X-rays are such a fundamental part of our modern technological landscape that it's kind of surprising to learn that their discovery was accidental.

The Number Of Starlink Satellites That Have Fallen Out Of The Sky Might Surprise You

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

There's no question that Starlink has brought the internet to many hard-to-reach communities, but the number of satellites it loses may shock you.

The Surprising Object That Will Soon Become The World's Largest Artificial Reef

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Artificial reefs are more important than ever given the global threat posed by climate change, and Florida is set to make the world's largest.

The Fascinating Reason Scientists Are Giving Cockroaches Tiny, High-Tech Backpacks

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Cockroaches are generally considered to be nuisances, but some scientists are giving them high-tech upgrades in the form of electronic backpacks.

Wrapping Cucumbers In Plastic Has An Unexpected Effect On The Environment

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0000

When it comes to plastic wrapping on food, your first instinct may be that it should be reduced a much as possible, but it may not be that simple.

This 1970s Invention Was One Of The Greatest Medical Discoveries Of All Time

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0000

Not every invention will change the world, but a disparate group of scientists pushing the limits of nuclear magnetic resonance managed one that did.

The Unsettling Reason Waymo Is Recalling Robotaxis

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0000

Self-driving cars, and Waymo in particular are having a surge in popularity, but some recent recalls have some communities worried about safety.

Why Physicists Have A Big Problem With Star Trek's Phasers

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0000

The idea behind Star Trek's phasers is mostly fiction, and modern science can't replicate everything a phaser can do, but some technology comes close.

An Unexpected Home Appliance Could Help Lower Blood Pressure

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0000

When people think about ways to reduce their blood pressure, medicine and exercise are the first things to come to mind, not a home appliance.

Scientists Could Change The Way Refrigerators Work Forever

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0000

Refrigerators have evolved a lot since the days of hauling around ice, and they might evolve again through the creative use of chemistry and thermodynamics.

The Unexpected Reasons Scientists Are Making Mushroom Computers

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0000

More advanced computers are at the top of many a wish list, and mushrooms, with their uniquely brain-like structures, just might hold the key.

The Creepiest Things AI Bots Have Done

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:10:51 +0000

AI is undoubtedly beneficial in many ways. But the pervasive technology, AI chatbots in particular, has had some creepy issues as it has developed.