Scientists create highly conductive 2D polymer, paving the way for advanced electronics
A team of international researchers has successfully created a new type of highly conductive 2D polymer, opening the door to exciting new applications in...
Electric wind blaster: New firefighting tool can put out flames without water!
Firefighters may soon have a powerful new tool to fight fires more safely and efficiently.
Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a portable...
Scientists discover organic charcoal that can remove toxic heavy metals from water
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that a special type of charcoal, known as biochar, can remove toxic chromium from water and...
Scientists discover high-temperature multiferroic, paving the way for next-gen electronics
Multiferroic materials, which have the special ability to connect magnetism and electricity, are now one step closer to real-world applications.
While most of these materials...
Scientists find a way to turn waste into fuel
Scientists have found a new way to turn waste like plastic, paper, and food scraps into useful fuel.
This breakthrough could help reduce pollution while...
New eco-friendly lithium extraction method could cut costs and emissions by 75%
Lithium is an essential material for making batteries that power electric cars, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
However, traditional ways of extracting lithium from the...
Why platinum electrodes corrode: Scientists solve a long-standing mystery
Scientists from Leiden University and the SLAC National Laboratory have finally uncovered why platinum electrodes corrode under certain conditions, a problem that has puzzled...
Smaller, smarter, greener: Mixing 2D materials with silicon for future tech
Nanoelectronics power our everyday lives, from smartphones and computers to medical devices.
This field focuses on creating tiny components, like transistors and circuits, that fit...
Your fuzzy flannel pajamas could be incredibly flammable—here’s what to know
Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at least nine recall notices on products that didn't comply with the mandatory standard...
How simple mud could cut building costs and carbon emissions
Construction costs are rising, but researchers at MIT have found a way to make building with concrete cheaper and more environmentally friendly—by using mud.
They’ve...