How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels.
Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions...
Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century
New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century.
According...
Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables
Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient.
This...
Scientists discover faster, greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
As the world uses more smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising quickly.
But recycling these batteries remains a major...
One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED
Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it.
Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...
Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times
Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...
Scientists turn electricity into sound in breakthrough quantum device
Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons.
This breakthrough...
Can AI really measure beauty?
Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think.
Researchers from the...
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,...
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New tool could help design futuristic turbines for jet engines
Will it be possible to design materials that are unfazed by extreme temperatures in the near future?
In a study published in the journal Nature...
Your video can ID you through walls
The new method could help identify a person through walls from candidate video footage, using only WiFi.
Researchers in the lab of UC Santa Barbara...
Scientists are building bionic breast to restore sensation for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer affects millions, and many survivors face tough decisions, like removing one or both breasts through mastectomy.
This surgery often leads to loss of...
Caltech and Amazon partner to create new hub of quantum computing
This past year, a new two-story building took shape in the northeast corner of the Caltech campus.
Though modest in design, what takes place inside...
Holography: a new way for cars and people to communicate
As autonomous cars become more prevalent on our streets, a crucial challenge arises: How will these vehicles communicate with pedestrians and cyclists?