Scientists Create Self-Healing Electronic Skin That Can Also Be Recycled
Imagine wearing a health monitor or virtual reality glove that could repair itself after being scratched or bent instead of ending up in the...
Scientists Unlock Hidden Power of Quantum Dots with Magnetic Manganese
Scientists have discovered a new way to make tiny semiconductor crystals, known as quantum dots, use sunlight more efficiently to power chemical reactions.
The breakthrough...
New 3D-Printed Objects Can Change Color and Images Without Using Electronics
Imagine a chemical bottle that turns green when its lid is tightly closed and bright red when it is loose, warning you before a...
Scientists Solve a Major Challenge Holding Back Lithium–Oxygen Batteries
Imagine an electric car that could travel across the country without stopping to recharge, or a drone that could stay in the air for...
Scientists Use Sun-Heated Rocks to Roast Coffee Without Natural Gas
Imagine roasting coffee using sunlight collected days earlier.
That is exactly what researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in the United States are working to achieve...
New System Turns Dirty Factory CO₂ Directly into Fuel Ingredient Without Costly Cleanup
An international team of researchers has developed a new way to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) from factory exhaust directly into a valuable fuel ingredient...
Scientists Turn an Insulating Metal Oxide into a High-Performance Semiconductor
Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and computers to solar panels and electric vehicles.
However, the range of materials...
New Heat Pump Turns Factory Waste Heat Into Cooling, Cutting Electricity Use
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of heat pump that can turn low-temperature waste heat from factories and data centers into...
Engineers Solve a Key Problem Holding Back Bird-Inspired Flying Robots
Tiny flying robots that flap their wings like birds and insects could one day inspect damaged buildings, explore tight spaces and assist in search-and-rescue...
Scientists Develop Safer Ultra-Fast Charging Battery That Prevents Dangerous Lithium Plating
A new battery design strategy developed by researchers in South Korea could help solve one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles: how to...
New Steam Drying Technology Could Cut Industrial Energy Use by Up to 80%
A new drying technology developed by researchers in Germany could dramatically reduce the amount of energy used in industry while helping companies switch from...
New Smart Transistor Could Revolutionize Wearable Health Monitors and Electronic Skin
Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible electronic device that can switch between different jobs simply by changing the salt concentration around it.
The...
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Scientists create stable perovskite materials for more efficient solar cells
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new process for producing stable perovskite materials to create more efficient solar cells.
Crystalline silicon...
This landing pad design could make future air taxis much quieter
Electric air taxis and delivery drones could soon become a common sight in cities around the world.
These aircraft promise faster travel, less traffic on...
MIT invents a super-small, super-secure tag to stop counterfeits
Researchers from MIT have created a tiny, cost-effective, and secure tag that's a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit products.
This isn't just any ordinary...
Scientists develop micro power prototype to boost energy efficiency
A micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) prototype that utilizes a piston engine, achieving an impressive energy efficiency of over 93%.
MIT engineers develop method to shield microbes from harsh conditions
Microbes play a crucial role in various applications, including health, agriculture, and even space missions.
However, these tiny organisms often face extreme conditions that can...