Scientists use ‘cold’ technique to build safer, more powerful batteries
A new manufacturing breakthrough from Penn State researchers could pave the way for safer, more efficient batteries for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
The...
New crystal material could power wearable tech using body heat
Scientists at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have discovered a new way to create flexible materials that can turn body heat into electricity.
This breakthrough...
New molecule supercharges solar panels—and helps them last longer
A newly developed molecule could make solar panels more powerful and more durable, according to a new international study published in Science.
The research, involving...
Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastics in your mouth, UCLA study finds
Chewing gum is a daily habit for many people, often enjoyed without a second thought. But a new study from UCLA suggests that this...
New catalyst could revolutionize green hydrogen production
Scientists have developed a new material that could help make clean hydrogen production more efficient and affordable.
The breakthrough involves a crystal-like catalyst that’s both...
This tiny sensor could detect deadly chemicals and last for years
Imagine a smoke detector not just for fires, but for deadly toxins—one that could sit quietly in an airport, train station, or even on...
Lizard skin may hold the secret to more powerful hydrogen fuel cell
A team of Canadian researchers has improved hydrogen fuel cell design by copying patterns found in nature—specifically from lizard skin and plant leaves.
This breakthrough...
Scientists prove a 67-year-old theory about Vitamin B1—in water
After nearly seven decades, scientists have finally confirmed a bold idea first proposed in 1958: that vitamin B1, or thiamine, can form a special...
New hyperadaptor metal can stay strong in both freezing cold and intense heat
A team of scientists at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) in South Korea has created a new type of metal that stays...
Bee power bars: New artificial pollen could help save honey bees
Scientists have created a new type of food that could help honey bee colonies survive even without access to natural pollen.
This breakthrough, developed by...