Inspired by an ancient Archimedes screw, scientists build a motor using a single molecule; rotation boosts electrical conductivity 100 times. (AI Image) Scientists have developed an electrically powered motor using a single molecule, drawing inspiration from the ancient Archimedes screw. The molecular machine can rotate when an electric voltage is applied, and researchers can reverse…

The brass lock, recovered from the Ann Francis treasure hoard, has remained securely locked since the ship was wrecked off the coast of Wales in 1583. (Photo: Amgueddfa Cymru) A brass combination lock recovered from a 16th-century shipwreck off the coast of Wales remained unopened for more than four centuries. Researchers from Cardiff University and…