This new method could make jet engine parts more durable than ever

Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time. Many of these parts are...

Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

A simple shake could change the future of graphene production

Scientists have developed a new way to make ultra-thin materials like graphene using simple vibrations at room temperature. This method could make production much faster,...

Tiny water drops could revolutionize solar panel cleaning

Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year. But there is a simple problem: dust and...

No batteries, no noise: Tiny tags turn everyday objects into smart trackers

Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...

Why a slower AI might feel smarter

In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, speed is often seen as a clear advantage. Companies compete to make AI systems respond faster and faster,...

Why “soft” lithium can break batteries

Solid-state batteries are often described as the future of energy storage. They could allow phones to run for days without charging and give electric cars...

This new method could turn nearly all waste into usable energy

Researchers have found a clearer path to turning everyday waste into clean, usable gas for homes and businesses. A team led by Mohsen Talei at...

Scientists turn simple knots into jumping robots that can plant seeds

A simple idea has led to a surprising invention: tiny robots made from knotted fibers that can jump, spin, glide and even plant seeds. Instead...

A simple touch that could make solar cells last much longer

A new study has revealed a surprisingly simple way to improve one of the biggest weaknesses of next-generation solar cells. Researchers from Korea University and...

A living computer: Scientists build a 3D device powered by brain cells

Researchers at Princeton University have created a new kind of computing system that combines living brain cells with advanced electronics. This unusual device works in...

Scientists turn depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen storage

Hydrogen is often seen as a key fuel for a cleaner future because it burns without producing carbon dioxide. However, storing and transporting hydrogen is...

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Bat-inspired wings could make drones smarter and energy greener

Scientists have discovered a new way to improve flying machines by studying bats. Unlike birds and insects, bats have flexible wings made of a thin...

Stretching may help lithium batteries last longer, shows study

Batteries are widely used in everyday applications like powering electric vehicles, electronic gadgets and are promising candidates for sustainable energy storage. However, as you’ve likely...

Scientists take an atomic look at lithium-rich batteries

Batteries have come a long way since Volta first stacked copper and zinc discs together 200 years ago. While the technology has continued to evolve...

Scientists open door to manipulating ‘quantum light’

Scientists have demonstrated the ability to manipulate and identify small numbers of interacting photons – packets of light energy – with high correlation.

Scientists unveil a new way to generate electricity from river and sea water mixing

Researchers have developed an exciting new way to produce electricity using the natural mixing of river water and sea water, a method known as...