Scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to get lithium from hard rock
Lithium is one of the world's most important minerals because it is used in rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and energy...
New smart material could turn windows into solar-powered energy storage systems
Scientists in Finland have developed a new smart material that can both change color and store electrical energy.
In the future, this technology could lead...
The 700-million-year journey of human blood cells
Every second, millions of blood cells travel through your body, carrying oxygen, fighting infections, and helping keep you alive.
But according to a new study,...
New robot learns to catch itself when it falls down stairs
Stairs are one of the most difficult environments for robots to navigate safely.
Even robots specifically designed to climb stairs can lose balance, and when...
Diamonds help hunt a new type of magnet that could revolutionize electronics
For almost 100 years, scientists believed there were only two main types of magnets.
One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found on refrigerators and...
Everything we thought we knew about dark energy could be wrong
For nearly 30 years, scientists have believed that a mysterious force called dark energy is causing the universe to expand faster and faster.
But a...
Just 3 Food Swaps Could Improve Your Diet and Save Money, AI Finds
Many nutrition experts agree on what people should eat to stay healthy. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes are linked to...
This robot learned to play piano by ear in just two minutes
A team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has created a robotic hand that can listen to a melody and then...
New solar desalination system could produce drinking water without harmful waste
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge.
According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking...
Scientists create humidity-activated device that reveals hidden images in seconds
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a new optical device that can reveal hidden images and change colors when exposed...
Meet Argus: The 20-legged robot that can roll, climb, and survive damage
When people think of robots, they often imagine machines that look like humans, dogs, or insects.
For years, engineers have designed robots by copying the...
Scientists create “everlasting” copper ink that resists rust and corrosion
Copper is one of the most important materials in modern technology, but it has a well-known weakness: over time, it reacts with air and...
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Lignin may lead to greener, stronger next-gen carbon fiber
New research with lignin may soon lead to lighter, stronger carbon fiber materials and stronger plastics with a gentler environmental impact.
Lignin is a compound...
Scientists unlock the secret to affordable and eco-friendly biofuels
Creating fuel from plants sounds like something from the future, but scientists have been working on it for years.
The big challenge?
Plants are tough, and...
Scientists discover elements that are solid and liquid at the same time
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new state of physical matter in which atoms can exist as both solid and liquid at...
Scientists find new way to verify quantum chips
In a step toward practical quantum computing, researchers from MIT, Google, and elsewhere have designed a system that can verify when quantum chips have...
Tiny worms help scientists understand the hidden dangers of “forever chemicals”
In a lab at Duke University, tiny worms smaller than an eyelash are helping scientists study the effects of a group of dangerous human-made...