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Scientists turn coal ash waste into a treasure trove of rare earth elements

Coal ash, the leftover material from burning coal for energy, has been piling up in the United States for decades. But researchers at The University...

Scientists create crystals that pull water from the air without energy

A team of researchers from Jilin University and NYU Abu Dhabi has developed an incredible new material that can harvest water directly from the...

Scientists create new chemical process to build key materials

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a groundbreaking chemical process called triazenolysis, which could transform how we produce essential materials for...

Scientists discover evidence of a new kind of superconductor

A team of researchers led by Yale University has found strong evidence for a new type of superconductor, a breakthrough that could change the...

Scientists develop low-cost method to remove microplastics from water

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are found almost everywhere—in the air, soil, oceans, and even inside our bodies. These fragments, created by the breakdown of larger...

Graphene: The 2D material that could change electronics forever

Imagine a material so thin it’s just one atom thick, yet incredibly strong, light, and flexible. This is graphene, a "miracle material" that has captivated...

New material captures carbon dioxide from super-hot industrial exhaust

Industrial plants like cement and steel factories produce large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major greenhouse gas. However, their emissions are often too hot...

Foldable X-ray detector could make medical scans safer and more efficient

X-rays play a major role in medical exams and industrial checks, from scanning broken bones to inspecting luggage at airports. But X-rays also come with...

How AI can ‘hear’ lithium batteries before they explode

Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have found a way to use sound to detect when lithium-ion batteries are at...

New anti-fatberg coating could help keep sewers flowing smoothly

Engineers from RMIT University in Australia have developed a special coating for concrete sewer pipes that could significantly reduce the build-up of “fatbergs” in...