Scientists achieve the ‘impossible’ material that could boost future wireless technology
A team of scientists has achieved something that many experts once believed was impossible.
After nearly 20 years of research, they have created a new...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
New printable cooling technology could replace harmful refrigerants
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, workplaces, and food cool. However, the refrigerants they use can create environmental and safety...
New material could pull carbon dioxide directly from the air
Scientists in Spain have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air more efficiently than many current technologies.
The...
Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries
As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat.
Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...
New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third
A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient.
Instead of relying only on...
New AI design tool could cut building materials by up to 90%
The construction industry is one of the world's largest sources of carbon emissions.
In 2022, making construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber produced...
Why lithium-ion batteries are reaching their limits—and what’s coming next
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, from smartphones and laptops to electric cars.
They have helped shape the modern world,...
New method could recover nearly 100% of toxic lead from solar panels
Perovskite solar cells are often called the future of solar energy.
They are lightweight, flexible, highly efficient, and cheaper to manufacture than traditional silicon solar...
Tiny infrared chip could detect pollution, disease, and hidden chemicals
Scientists in Australia have created a tiny device that could transform the way we detect pollution, monitor health, and identify different materials.
The new technology...