Scientists use bubbles to build stronger, lighter cars for the future
Scientists in Japan have discovered a clever way to make lightweight metals stronger and more resistant to rust—by using bubbles.
This breakthrough could help build...
Scientists discover way to mine cement ingredients from thin air
Scientists have found a way to take carbon dioxide—the main gas causing climate change—and turn it into a useful material for making cement.
This breakthrough,...
A softer metal could power the future of safer, longer-lasting batteries
Scientists at Georgia Tech have made a major breakthrough that could make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and easier to use in everyday devices.
They’ve created a...
How magnesium could make safer, longer-lasting batteries for phones and electric cars
Worried about your battery dying—or worse, overheating?
A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Houston (UH) may help bring safer and longer-lasting batteries...
How a new material could help cut building emissions by 45%
Imagine a building that powers itself using just light and movement from its surroundings.
Thanks to new research from the University of St Andrews, this...
Everyday chemicals linked to higher cancer risk in women
A new study has found that some everyday chemicals found in household items and packaging may be linked to a higher risk of certain...
Light-controlled 3D printing could cut waste and make recycling easier
3D printing has changed the way we create custom products like hearing aids, mouth guards, and dental implants.
One common technique used is called vat...
Soda cans and seawater: A surprising new way to make clean hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen fuel is often seen as a clean energy alternative because it doesn’t produce carbon dioxide when used.
However, most of the hydrogen we use...
Scientists create ‘mosquito STD’ to fight malaria—and it’s working
In a groundbreaking breakthrough, scientists have found a way to use mosquitoes’ mating behavior against them—by turning sex into a deadly weapon.
Researchers, including a...
Scientists discover new way to supercharge solid-state batteries
Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have made an exciting discovery that could improve the safety and performance of batteries used in...