Scientists unlock the secret to stronger, lightweight aluminum for cars
Lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloys are essential for making cars and planes more fuel-efficient.
But despite their promise, these materials are difficult to manufacture consistently, especially...
How used coffee grounds can remove toxic metals
Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee, but few think about what happens to the used coffee grounds afterward.
Most of...
This hidden chemical could increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious illness that affects how people move. It can cause shaking, stiff muscles, slow movement, and trouble with balance.
As the...
Why sodium-ion batteries could charge faster than lithium ones
As the world moves toward cleaner energy and electric technologies, better batteries are becoming more important than ever.
Batteries power everything from phones and laptops...
Scientists create smart fabrics that defy physics and absorb impact
Most of us expect materials to behave in a familiar way. When you pull on fabric, it stretches longer and becomes thinner.
This is true...
Scientists create nearly invisible window insulation that blocks heat
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new window insulation material that could dramatically cut energy loss from buildings without blocking...
Common chemicals may be harming your gut bacteria
A new study has found that many everyday chemicals can harm the good bacteria living in your gut.
These bacteria are important for keeping your...
Tiny carbon nanotubes could transform flexible solar panels forever
Scientists have long believed that perovskite solar cells could transform the solar industry because they are light, inexpensive and highly efficient.
However, one major weakness...
New fiber-weaving technique makes stronger, longer-lasting battery electrodes
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing method that could dramatically improve the strength, durability, and performance of battery electrodes—especially those used in electric vehicles...
Indigo dye from blue jeans can supercharge solid-state batteries
The color that makes blue jeans iconic might also help power tomorrow’s electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Researchers at Concordia University have discovered that...