Scientists find new ways to turn trash into treasure
Nature has an incredible way of recycling its resources.
Water moves from the ground to the sky and back again in a never-ending cycle.
When plants...
This new soft gel could revolutionize medical implants and bioelectronics
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a unique hydrogel that functions as a semiconductor, bridging the gap between electronics and living tissues.
Led...
Scientists find molecules that may have brought carbon to our solar system
A team of researchers led by MIT has discovered a special carbon-containing molecule called pyrene in a distant interstellar cloud.
This cloud, made of dust...
New heat-resistant coatings could revolutionize turbine engine efficiency
A research team led by the University of Virginia (UVA) has developed new protective coatings that allow turbine engines to run at higher temperatures,...
New fire-safe system uses zinc-air battery for efficient hydrogen production
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new hydrogen production system that overcomes key challenges faced by...
Scientists develop powerful new material to capture co₂ from the air
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new type of absorbing material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that can capture...
Scientists develop new method to extract lithium from hard-to-reach sources
As the world races to find more sustainable energy sources, the demand for lithium—a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in bottled and tap water worldwide
A new study has uncovered the presence of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and tap water from several countries.
These...
Scientists discover new diamond bonding method for future electronics and quantum devices
Researchers from the University of Chicago have made an exciting discovery that could improve the use of synthetic diamonds in both quantum and conventional...
Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it
Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex.
Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the...