Hundreds of galaxies hidden in quasar’s 46-billion-sun glare

MIT researchers have found the quasar, PKS 1353-341, is simply so bright it drowns out the light from hundreds of galaxies in a surrounding cluster.

Maternal DDT Pesticide Exposure Linked to Autism Risk

US study found that mothers exposed to the banned pesticide DDT were nearly one-third more likely to have a child who developed autism and more than two times more likely to have a child with an intellectual disability.

Solar-powered ‘smart benches’ come to south London

The smart benches allow people to charge phones, use free WiFi, and track levels of air pollution, all powered by a solar panel.

Footwear company produces shoe out of cotton and corn

Reebok officially launched a new line of sneaker this week, which is “made from things that grow”, primarily corn and cotton.

Greek island to run on wind, solar power

When the blades of its 800-kilowatt wind turbine start turning, the small Greek island of Tilos will become the first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power.

Exoplanets may contain vast amounts of water

Scientists have shown that water is likely to be a major component of those exoplanets which are between two to four times the size of Earth. It will have implications for the search of life in our Galaxy.

World's first-ever 4D printing for ceramics

Hong Kong researchers have achieved a ground-breaking advancement in materials by successfully developing the world's first-ever 4D printing for ceramics, which are mechanically robust and can have complex shapes.

Thailand to permanently ban plastic, e-scrap imports

Thailand will ban more than 400 types of electronic scrap (e-scrap) imports within the next six months. The government also will ban all types of plastic scrap imports over the course of the next two years.

Canada moves to ban bee-killing pesticides

The Canadian government’ has agreed to impose constraints on the crop chemicals, slowly phasing out their use over the next three to five years.

New study finds glyphosate in kids' cereals and snack bars

A US study has found the presence of glyphosate in the majority of oat products, including cereals and snack bars.

Internet of Things technology can boost classroom learning

The use of Internet of Things devices in the classroom can have major educational benefits and appeal to both genders if designed and used in the right way, according to new UK research.

Scientists discover natural plant-based food preservative

The organic preservative comprises a naturally-occurring substance known as 'flavonoids'. The flavonoids created by NTU scientists have strong anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties.

Discovery of a structurally 'inside-out' planetary nebula

International team of scientists have discovered the unusual evolution of the central star of a planetary nebula in our Milky Way. This extraordinary discovery sheds light on the ultimate fate of the sun.

Astronomers Detect Iron and Titanium on an Exoplanet for the First Time

Scientists directly observed the signal of iron and titanium atoms in the atmosphere of an exoplanet 600 light-years from Earth, a new paper reports.

Robots have power to significantly influence children's opinions

The study compared how adults and children respond to an identical task when in the presence of both their peers and humanoid robots. Children were more likely to give the same responses as the robots.