Engineers at UC Davis have invented a device that can generate mechanical power at night by linking the natural warmth around us to the cold depths of space. The invention could be used, for example, to ventilate greenhouses or other buildings.

Scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have uncovered new evidence that water once flowed beneath the surface of Mars, revealing that the planet may have remained habitable for life much longer than previously thought.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new method to 3D-print flat composite structures on Earth that can later morph into curved shapes in space using a small thermal trigger. By combining continuous-fiber 3D printing with a resin that undergoes frontal polymerization, the team can transform lightweight, flat materials into complex 3D geometries—such as cones or satellite dishes—without bulky curing ovens or pre-shaped molds. The innovation, supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory and published in Additive Manufacturing, could significantly reduce launch weight and cost for space missions.

New analysis shows that the Pleiades cluster constitutes the core of a much larger structure of related stars that are distributed over more than 1,950 light-years. 

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton space observatory and the LOFAR telescope have definitively spotted an explosive burst of material thrown out into space by another star – a burst powerful enough to strip away the atmosphere of any unlucky planet in its path.

A research team at Hosei University and the University of Tokyo has achieved the world’s first stable production of edamame in an artificial light-type plant factory. Using the NFT hydroponic method, yields surpassed open-field cultivation while enhancing sugar and isoflavone content. This breakthrough enables year-round production of high-quality, nutritious edamame in diverse environments from urban buildings to deserts and even outer space, marking a significant step toward sustainable food systems and healthier diets.