Water-Shedding Coating Makes Copper Tubes Transfer Heat Up to 5.5 Times Better
Scientists have developed an ultrathin coating that can make copper surfaces transfer heat during condensation up to 5.5 times more effectively than conventional copper.
The...
Scientists Use Engineered Yeast to Turn Plastic Waste into Protein-Rich Cookies
Plastic bottles might sound like the last thing anyone would want near their food.
But scientists are developing a surprising technology that uses engineered yeast...
Billions of Tiny Holes Could Unlock the Secret to Stronger Metals
A tiny square mold filled with billions of microscopic holes could give scientists a powerful new way to understand metals—and potentially help engineers develop...
See-Through Solar Panels Could Turn Windows into Power Generators
Windows and glass building facades could one day generate electricity while still allowing people to see through them.
Researchers in Germany have developed larger semitransparent...
Scientists Create Purple Fabric That Stays 6.2°C Cooler in the Sun
When the weather gets extremely hot, wearing white or light-colored clothing is often recommended because these colors reflect more sunlight.
Darker and brighter colors usually...
Hidden Spy-Device Detectors Miss Nearly 60% of Surveillance Gadgets, Study Finds
Consumer devices designed to find hidden cameras, microphones and other surveillance equipment may not provide the protection people expect.
A new study found that ordinary...
Digital twin could help EV batteries charge faster and last longer
Electric vehicle batteries could one day charge faster without wearing out as quickly, thanks to a new approach that uses a detailed virtual copy...
Ancient Meteorite Dust Reveals Magnetism May Have Helped Build Our Sun
About 4.6 billion years ago, our solar system looked nothing like it does today. Instead of a sun surrounded by planets, it began as...
Tiny Fruit Fly Brain Inspires a Smarter, More Efficient AI Algorithm
A tiny fruit fly may seem like an unlikely teacher for artificial intelligence.
But scientists have borrowed ideas from its remarkably efficient brain to create...
Screen Time May Boost Cognitive Function
Screens are often blamed for many problems in childhood, from poor sleep to less exercise. But new research from Finland suggests the picture may...
Scientists Tame the Complex Physics of Sand with a Surprisingly Simple Trick
Sand may seem simple, but scientists still have a lot to learn about how billions of tiny grains behave together.
Now, researchers have found that...
Scientists Find a Way to Cut Lab-Grown Meat Production Costs by Up to 90%
Cultivated meat could become much cheaper to produce thanks to a new recycling system that uses tiny algae to turn production waste back into...
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Super-absorbent biodegradable hydrogel could revolutionize farming in dry climates
A new eco-friendly material developed by Italian researchers could help plants grow in extreme drought conditions while reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint.
The invention, a fully...
New eco-friendly process uses light and enzymes to create greener chemicals
Scientists at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have made a major breakthrough in creating greener agricultural chemicals and everyday products.
Researchers...
Utah’s “soda pop” geysers may hold clues to life on distant ocean worlds
In the dry desert of eastern Utah, strange geysers shoot cold, fizzy water into the air.
Instead of boiling like the famous hot geysers in...
Scientists find a new kind of stellar explosion called micronova
Astronomers, with the help of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), have observed a new type of stellar explosion — a...
Origami inspires new materials that can twist and breathe on demand
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is inspiring scientists to create new kinds of materials that can twist, bend, and even "breathe"...