Scientists turn old clothes into super-strong cement
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania have found an innovative way to turn unwanted clothing into something extremely useful: stronger, more...
Scientists shrink OLEDs to nano-size, unlocking ultra-sharp displays
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created some of the smallest light-emitting diodes ever made—so tiny that thousands of them could fit inside a single...
Stretchable screens take a big leap forward with new smart materials
Imagine a digital screen that can bend, twist, and stretch like skin—wrapping smoothly around your wrist, fitting onto medical implants, or even covering robots...
New “smart” photodetectors can recognize materials instantly—just by catching light
Scientists at UCLA and UC Berkeley have created a groundbreaking type of image sensor that can recognize materials and objects the moment light hits...
Coffee waste could help make lower carbon concrete
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials.
A life-cycle analysis...
These common chemicals may harm gut health, new study finds
Scientists have found that many man-made chemicals we come into contact with every day could be harming the healthy bacteria in our gut.
These gut...
New safe material could turn everyday motion into clean power — without toxic lead
Scientists in the UK have developed a new material that can turn movement into electricity without using toxic lead — a breakthrough that could...
This new device could make electricity from air moisture — even in dry places
As artificial intelligence, smart homes, and wearable devices become part of everyday life, the demand for steady, reliable power keeps rising.
Solar and wind energy...
New 3D-printable material could replace traditional concrete
As the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for new homes and infrastructure is rising rapidly.
At the same time, concerns about climate change...
This new material could make hydrogen cars safer and more reliable
Hydrogen fuel cells and water electrolyzers are key technologies for a cleaner energy future, but they rely on one small, often overlooked part to...