Scientists uncover hidden cause of battery wear—and a simple fix
A team of researchers in South Korea has discovered a hidden reason why lithium-ion batteries wear out over time—and their findings could lead to...
Scientists create “impossible” quantum sandwich that could shape future computing
In a major breakthrough, scientists have successfully combined two unusual materials—once thought impossible to merge—into a brand-new artificial structure that could open doors to...
Scientists unlock the secrets of fast-charging battery failures
Fast-charging batteries are everywhere these days—in our phones, laptops, and electric cars. While they’re convenient, they also come with risks.
One of the biggest dangers...
Scientists use ‘strain trick’ to supercharge solar cells with rubidium
Scientists at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) have discovered a smart way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable.
These solar cells...
Scientists use humidity and affordable materials to pull carbon from the air
Researchers at Northwestern University have found a cheaper and more sustainable way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air by using changes in...
Scientists 3D-print two metals into one complex part
In a breakthrough that could change how we build everything from medical implants to heat exchangers, researchers at Penn State University have used 3D...
Scientists find way to turn old wind turbine blades into stronger plastics
A team of researchers at Washington State University has found a cleaner, simpler way to recycle wind turbine blades and turn them into stronger,...
New discovery reveals the best speed for strong metal bonding
When tiny metal particles fly at supersonic speeds and hit a surface, they can stick together and form strong bonds.
This process is used in...
Scientists create super spring material that stores more energy with twists
An international team of scientists led by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a new type of mechanical metamaterial that...
Scientists create cheaper, lighter carbon fiber from leftover oil
Carbon fiber is a super-strong, lightweight material used in everything from airplanes and wind turbines to sports equipment and medical devices.
But there's a big...