Ultra-thin magnesium oxide coating could unlock safer, longer-lasting solid-state batteries
A coating so thin that it is around 100,000 times thinner than a human hair could help solve one of the biggest challenges facing...
AI-powered robot lab discovers six new metal alloys that thrive in extreme heat
Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover six new metal alloys that remain strong under extremely high...
New molecule helps next-generation solar cells break the 26% efficiency barrier
Scientists have taken another important step toward making next-generation solar panels more powerful and longer lasting.
An international team of researchers has developed a new...
This smart knitted fabric can count your steps, turn on lights, and change shape
Knitted fabrics are usually associated with warm sweaters, scarves, and blankets.
But researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences...
Tiny bottle filter could bring safe drinking water to millions during floods and droughts
A team of researchers has created a small, portable water filter that could make it much easier for people to get clean drinking water...
Scientists capture the fastest chemical changes ever seen inside a molecule
Scientists have developed a new way to watch how individual atoms inside a molecule behave after the molecule absorbs light, revealing that different atoms...
Why power banks in hold luggage pose such a risk on holiday flights
Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their checked luggage ahead of the summer vacation travel period.
Devices with rechargeable batteries,...
New battery-like device could remove carbon dioxide from the air with electricity and saltwater
Engineers have developed a new device that removes carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using electricity and a saltwater-based chemical process.
The technology works...
Simple surface upgrade could make low-cost batteries last much longer
As more countries switch to renewable energy and the demand for electricity continues to grow, scientists are searching for better ways to store large...
Scientists create a 3D-printable soft material that is both exceptionally strong and long-lasting
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a soft, rubber-like material that can be easily 3D printed while also...