Fig trees could turn CO₂ into stone, study finds
Scientists have discovered that some fig trees in Kenya can absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it into stone-like material inside...
Scientists discover eco-friendly way to make electronics using proteins
Scientists have discovered a cleaner, more eco-friendly way to make the tiny materials that power our electronic devices.
These materials, called semiconductors, are essential for...
Super-thin clay filters could unlock hidden lithium in water
Lithium powers many parts of our modern world—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and military gear.
As demand for lithium continues to soar, countries...
Scientists create safer, cheaper way to store and transport hydrogen without high pressure
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a major breakthrough in hydrogen storage—a solid metal alloy that...
Scientists create cheaper lithium batteries without nickel or cobalt
A team of researchers from McGill University, working alongside experts from the U.S. and South Korea, has developed a new way to make lithium-ion...
This new concrete eats CO₂ and builds stronger, greener cities
Concrete has helped build civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers.
But today, it's also a big polluter—responsible for up to...
Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says
Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.
But some worrying trends show cancer rates in younger people aged under 50 are...
Scientists crack the code for more accurate chemical sensors
Scientists in China have developed a new strategy that could significantly improve the performance of chemical sensors used in everything from environmental monitoring to...
A safer, longer-lasting battery made from wood? Scientists say yes
A team of researchers from Michigan State University has found a surprising way to make lithium-ion batteries safer and longer-lasting—by using a natural material...
Space ice isn’t just frozen water—it’s full of tiny crystals
Ice in space, long believed to be completely disordered like frozen water without structure, is turning out to be more complex.
New research from University...