Chemistry

World’s first diamond battery could last thousands of years

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have created the world’s first diamond battery, a groundbreaking...

MIT scientists develop biodegradable material to replace harmful microplastics

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found everywhere on Earth, causing environmental harm. They come from sources like tire wear, clothing fibers, and plastic packaging, but...

Scientists find way to recover rare earth metals from waste magnets

Korean researchers have developed a groundbreaking technology to recover rare earth metals like neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) from waste permanent magnets. Rare earth metals...

Scientists unlock the secrets of superconductivity in iron-based materials

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have made a breakthrough in understanding how superconductivity works in an iron-based material. Their findings, published in...

Origami packaging: A sustainable alternative to plastic

A team of Finnish researchers has developed a groundbreaking technology that uses origami-inspired folding techniques to create sustainable, fiber-based packaging materials. Led by the VTT...

New silicone ink makes complex 3D printing designs a reality

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new silicone-based ink that could transform 3D printing. This breakthrough allows for creating larger, taller,...

Scientists create color-changing materials for smart technologies

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have created a new kind of material that changes color when heated, which could lead to exciting new...

New nanocrystals could fight bacteria using only visible light

Scientists at Rice University have developed a special type of nanocrystal that can kill bacteria in water when exposed to visible light. These tiny structures,...

Scientists find way to turn food waste into biodegradable plastics plastics

Scientists have found a way to turn food scraps into biodegradable plastics using bacteria, offering a promising solution to reduce plastic waste and pollution. This...

Scientists explore nature-inspired sunscreens for safer UV protection

A team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Warwick is taking a nature-inspired approach to improve sunscreen safety and...