MIT engineers develop a soft, printable, metal-free electrode
MIT engineers have developed a metal-free, Jell-O-like material that is as soft and tough as biological tissue and can conduct electricity similarly to conventional metals.
From sticky oil sands to high-tech wonders: turning bitumen into green carbon fibres
Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by transforming sticky bitumen, derived from Alberta's oil sands, into remarkable carbon fibres.
Scientists discover unusual magnetic activity in special insulating materials
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a unique type of material called a topological insulator (TI).
New super material: It’s light, stiff, and loves to absorb shocks!”
A team of researchers from the UvA Institute of Physics has now found a way to design materials that manage to do both of these things.
Scientists discover bacteria that could break down “forever chemicals”
Scientists have identified two species of bacteria found in soil that break down a class of stubborn “forever chemicals.”
Rocks could be the future of solar energy collection
Certain rocks from Tanzania, like soapstone and granite, can store heat from the sun quite well, which can be used later for different purposes.
Scientists find way to create green hydrogen
A groundbreaking discovery that could bring us closer to the era of green hydrogen—hydrogen produced without harmful emissions.
How tiny ‘nanocages’ could lead to big discoveries
Ever thought about how amazing it would be if we could manipulate light, just like we do with other materials?
Scientists discover ancient Roman perfume recipe
Have you ever wondered what ancient Rome smelled like? Scientists made a fascinating discovery that brings us closer to answering that question.
This is made of plants. Why do we call it “meat”?
Beyond “burgers.” Impossible “meat.”
A huge meatball (supposedly) made from wooly mammoth.
Chemistry is changing how we think about meat, and as technology advances, things are...