Scientists turn thin films into smart textiles and surfaces that feel, move, and think
A team of researchers from Saarland University in Germany has found a way to turn super-thin, stretchy films—about the thickness of kitchen cling wrap—into...
Scientists use lasers and heat to control magnetism in ultra-thin material for data storage
In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have found a new way to use heat and laser light to control magnetism in ultra-thin materials.
This discovery could...
This tiny nuclear battery could last a lifetime
New tech could power phones, pacemakers, and more—without ever needing a charge
What if your phone never needed charging?
Or your car battery lasted for decades?...
Chewing gum may release microplastics into your mouth, study suggests
A new study has found that chewing gum may release hundreds of tiny plastic particles—called microplastics—directly into the mouth. While the research is still...
Scientists develop safer materials to avoid “forever chemicals” in next-gen batteries
As the world moves toward electric vehicles and cleaner energy, the demand for better batteries is growing fast.
But with that demand comes a hidden...
Scientists develop spray-on concrete that could fix thousands of crumbling bridges
Over 40,000 bridges in the U.S. are considered structurally unsafe, and more than 200,000 need repairs.
But help may be on the way, thanks to...
Tiny “magnetic flowers” could supercharge sensors
Scientists in Spain have created tiny flower-shaped structures that can boost magnetic fields in a very small area.
These microscopic “magnetic flowers,” made from a...
How silver nanowires and tiny electric currents could revolutionize hygiene
A team of researchers from the University of Arkansas has invented a powerful new way to keep surfaces free of germs.
By combining silver—a metal...
New gel could pull drinking water from the air using food scraps and plants
Imagine making clean drinking water from the air using food scraps, seashells, or twigs. That’s exactly what a team of researchers at The University...
How metal and water etched stunning spirals on a chip
One night, UCLA doctoral student Yilin Wong left a sample out by mistake.
It was a small chip made of germanium, topped with thin layers...