New study reveals why solid-state batteries don’t charge faster—until now

Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the future of energy storage. They promise higher capacity, better safety, and improved performance compared with today’s lithium-ion batteries,...

Scientists just broke the 100-Gigabit speed barrier for future Internet and AI

A new electronic system developed by researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea has achieved a major milestone in data transmission, reaching speeds of...

Scientists turn lithium waste into strong, sustainable concrete

What if the waste from mining could help build stronger, greener buildings? Researchers at Flinders University are proving that this isn’t just possible — it...

This stretchy, biodegradable battery could be the future of wearables

Researchers at McGill University have created a new kind of battery that is flexible, biodegradable, and far greener than traditional designs — and it...

Scientists find a way to switch light direction in OLEDs with electricity

In a breakthrough that could transform future screens and communication technology, researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a way to make OLEDs...

New safe material could turn everyday motion into clean power — without toxic lead

Scientists in the UK have developed a new material that can turn movement into electricity without using toxic lead — a breakthrough that could...

This new device could make electricity from air moisture — even in dry places

As artificial intelligence, smart homes, and wearable devices become part of everyday life, the demand for steady, reliable power keeps rising. Solar and wind energy...

New 3D-printable material could replace traditional concrete

As the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for new homes and infrastructure is rising rapidly. At the same time, concerns about climate change...

Scientists give robots a sense of touch to carry unstable loads

Anyone who has ever packed a moving truck knows how important balance is. If even one item is placed badly, it can shift, fall, and...

A tiny radar chip could power the smart sensing world of 6G

Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have designed a tiny new radar chip that could help shape the future of wireless technology. About...

Scientists break key barrier to cheaper green hydrogen production

Hydrogen is often described as a clean fuel of the future. It can power trucks, help make fertilizer, and store large amounts of energy from...

New molecular “glue” makes next-generation solar panels stronger in the heat

Solar panels made from silicon are already common on rooftops and in large solar farms. They are reliable and proven, but they are also getting...

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Scientists develop new, faster method for seeking out dark matter

For nearly a century, scientists have worked to unravel the mystery of dark matter--an elusive substance that spreads through the universe and likely makes...

Exoskeletons with AI could revolutionize mobility support

Exoskeletons—robotic devices that people can wear to help with movement—have long been seen as a promising technology for aging societies and people with mobility...

The best way to leave the solar system might be to fly uncomfortably close...

We’ve reported before on the conceptual mission known as the Interstellar Probe. This ambitious mission would visit the interstellar medium about 1,000 AU away from...

Microbatteries on chips could help make wearable sensors

Fitbits, car windows, oil refineries—the roll call of devices and technologies that rely on ultra-small sensors already numbers in the hundreds of billions. Sensors measure...

Smart metals could make fighter jets lighter, faster, and more efficient

Fighter jets like the F/A-18 rely on powerful machines to fold their wings when parked on crowded aircraft carriers. These systems are heavy and use...