Scientists make clean hydrogen from sunlight and water—no platinum needed
Hydrogen is often described as a dream fuel for a cleaner future. When it is used, it produces only water, not carbon dioxide.
But turning...
Common pesticide may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from UCLA Health has found that living near areas where the pesticide chlorpyrifos was used for long periods may increase the...
Scientists find an unexpected metal that could make hydrogen fuel cheaper
A metal most people rarely think about may play an important role in the future of clean energy.
Researchers from Yale University and the University...
Scientists create new composite that makes brittle ceramics bend, not break
Ceramics are known for being extremely strong and heat-resistant, but they also have a major weakness: they break easily.
Metals, on the other hand, can...
Your receipt could soon be made from trees, not toxic chemicals
Every day, most of us touch thermal paper without giving it a second thought.
It shows up as shopping receipts, delivery labels, movie tickets, and...
The sticky problem of lunar dust gets a mathematical solution
Apollo astronauts discovered an unexpected enemy on the Moon. Fine dust, kicked up by their movements and attracted by static electricity, coated everything.
It found...
Scientists use magnetism to create a safer, high-energy ‘dream battery’
One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery.
Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs,...
Scientists unlock long-wavelength sunlight for more efficient hydrogen fuel
Turning sunlight into clean hydrogen fuel is one of the most promising ways to produce energy without carbon emissions.
Hydrogen can be used to power...
Your laundry is polluting the ocean—Scientists say this new filter can help
Every time we wash our clothes, tiny plastic fibers are released into the water.
These fibers come mainly from synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon...
New manufacturing method pushes solar cell efficiency past 26%
Solar energy continues to grow as a key pillar of the global energy transition, but improving performance while keeping costs low remains a constant...