Ultrasonic sound could turn sea sand into safe construction material
Sand is one of the most important materials in construction. It is used to build everything from roads and bridges to harbors and skyscrapers.
Traditionally,...
Scientists grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics to avoid manufacturing step
A team of materials scientists at Rice University has found a new way to make the next generation of electronic devices faster and easier...
Scientists set new standards for 3D printing with powders
3D printing has become a key technology for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and advanced toolmaking.
One of the most important methods is called...
Scientists achieve record hydrogen peroxide production with new catalyst
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical best known as a disinfectant, but it has far more powerful uses. Packed with chemical energy, it is strong...
Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy
What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource?
A team of researchers led by Stanford University...
NASA’s new printable metal can survive extreme space temperatures
Building rocket engines that can withstand the brutal heat of spaceflight has always been a major challenge.
Traditional 3D printing has made it easier to...
New ‘jelly ice’ could keep things cold—without meltwater
Everyone knows what happens when ice melts: it leaves behind a puddle of water.
But researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a...
Seashell secrets could make plastic recycling stronger and smarter
Every year, the world produces around 350 million tons of plastic, but less than 10% of it is effectively recycled.
The rest often ends up...
Don’t toss those cannabis leaves—they’re loaded with rare compounds
Cannabis is best known for its cannabinoids like THC and CBD, but new research shows that the plant hides even more chemical surprises—especially in...
Turning carbon into cash: A smarter way to boost oil and store emissions
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new way to boost oil production while also storing more carbon underground—a promising...