Arsenic exposure linked to higher kidney disease risk
Researchers from Texas A&M University have found a significant connection between arsenic exposure and markers of kidney disease. Their study, published in the Journal of...
New high-tech burner cuts methane pollution from oil production
Scientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have designed a new, highly efficient burner that reduces methane emissions during...
Water may be older than we thought—forming soon after the big bang
Water is essential for life, but when did it first appear in the universe?
A new study suggests that water may have formed much earlier...
Scientists find a safe way to burn forever chemicals
An international team of scientists, led by Australian researchers, has made a major breakthrough in safely destroying harmful ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS.
Their study...
How tiny defects freeze ripples in graphene
Scientists have discovered how tiny defects in ultra-thin materials like graphene can stop their natural ripples, freezing them in place.
This discovery could help engineers...
Cracking the mystery of high-temperature superconductors
Superconductors are special materials that can conduct electricity without any resistance, meaning no energy is lost as heat.
This incredible property was first discovered in...
Scientists use oxygen to make clean water faster and cheaper
A team of researchers has developed a new method for turning seawater into clean drinking water—one that works better than existing techniques, including activated...
New photochromic glass can store and rewrite 3D patterns
Scientists have developed a special type of glass that can store and rewrite 3D patterns, offering a stable and long-lasting way to save information.
This...
How organic additives boot zinc-ion batteries performance
Scientists have discovered a new way to improve zinc-ion batteries using special organic additives.
These additives, which have high dipole moments, help make the batteries...
Tea might help remove toxic metals from your water, study finds
Good news for tea lovers!
Your daily cup of tea may not only be a comforting drink but also a natural way to purify your...