Why printed organic solar cells lose power – and how to solve it
Organic solar cells—solar panels made from special carbon-based materials—offer an exciting future.
They’re lightweight, flexible, and can be made quickly and cheaply using printing techniques,...
New way to turn plastic waste into useful 3D-printed products
In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use.
Sadly, less than a third of this...
Scientists 3D print color-changing materials for smart textiles
In a breakthrough for smart materials, scientists from several top institutions have developed a new 3D printing method to create color-changing materials that react...
New discovery reveals why some batteries die faster – and how to fix it
A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a hidden problem that causes lithium-ion batteries to wear out faster—and they've found a simple...
Scientists cut air cleaning costs in half with new tech that turns pollution into...
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new technology that makes cleaning harmful air cheaper and more energy-efficient for small businesses—especially...
New liquid metal catalyst could revolutionize how medicines are made
A major scientific breakthrough is set to change the way we make many everyday products—making the process faster, safer, and better for the environment.
Scientists...
Scientists develop greener, faster way to make organic solar cells
Scientists have found a better and more eco-friendly way to make organic solar cells (OSCs)—a type of solar panel that is light, flexible, and...
Scientists turn thin films into smart textiles and surfaces that feel, move, and think
A team of researchers from Saarland University in Germany has found a way to turn super-thin, stretchy films—about the thickness of kitchen cling wrap—into...
Scientists use lasers and heat to control magnetism in ultra-thin material for data storage
In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have found a new way to use heat and laser light to control magnetism in ultra-thin materials.
This discovery could...
This tiny nuclear battery could last a lifetime
New tech could power phones, pacemakers, and more—without ever needing a charge
What if your phone never needed charging?
Or your car battery lasted for decades?...