Chinese researchers set world record for kesterite solar cell efficiency at 15.45%

Chinese researchers set world record for kesterite solar cell efficiency at 15.45%

A Chinese Academy of Sciences kesterite breakthrough paves the way for mass production of next-generation solar cells.

Galápagos tortoise once believed extinct is now roaming free

Galápagos tortoise once believed extinct is now roaming free

The release of 158 specially bred Floreana giant tortoises is a win for both the animal and its long-lost island ecosystem

The Microscope and the Metaphor: The First Poets for Science Gathering Will Take Place at Kent State; Kent State Today; February 27, 2026

The Microscope and the Metaphor: The First Poets for Science Gathering Will Take Place at Kent State; Kent State Today; February 27, 2026

The Microscope and the Metaphor: The First Poets for Science Gathering Will Take Place at Kent State; Kent State Today; February 27, 2026lgraha13Fri, 02/27/2026 - 07:29

Unusual Bets on Alien Life Raise Suspicions

Unusual Bets on Alien Life Raise Suspicions

A nearly six-figure wager on aliens has turned one corner of Wall Street-style betting into a conspiracy theorist's dream. The Atlantic 's Ross Andersen reports that on Monday night, a trader on prediction platform Kalsh…

Why Peeling Adhesive Tape is so Unreasonably Noisy

Why Peeling Adhesive Tape is so Unreasonably Noisy

Although not as reviled as the sound of nails on chalkboard, the sound of adhesive tape being peeled is quite probably at least as distinctive. With every millimeter of the ...read more

Sector Snapshot: Space Tech Startup Funding Still Flying High

Sector Snapshot: Space Tech Startup Funding Still Flying High

Venture funding to companies in Crunchbase space tech and satellite categories hit a high last year of nearly $12 billion. So far, 2026 is off to a brisk start as well.

The Strangest Beliefs of Our Likely Next Surgeon General

The Strangest Beliefs of Our Likely Next Surgeon General

Casey Means has criticized the birth control pill, fearmongered about vaccines, and touted supplements with weak evidence behind them.

AI anxiety grows for Mizzou’s class of 2026 as job market tightens

AI anxiety grows for Mizzou’s class of 2026 as job market tightens

Students face a tougher hiring landscape amid economic uncertainty and rapid AI adoption

How LabOS AI-powered smart goggles could reduce human error in science

How LabOS AI-powered smart goggles could reduce human error in science

A new wearable AI system watches your hands through smart glasses, guiding experiments and stopping mistakes before they happen

From crop monitoring to cancer-fighting proteins, Mizzou expands AI research across campus

From crop monitoring to cancer-fighting proteins, Mizzou expands AI research across campus

Faculty and students use artificial intelligence in agriculture, medicine and beyond as MU builds a coordinated AI strategy.