Scientists unveil hidden secrets of gallium
Nearly 150 years after its discovery, scientists at the University of Auckland have uncovered new and surprising properties of gallium, a metal known for...
Scientists find the secrets of rare earth mineral formation
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences have discovered a new way to form bastnäsite, a key mineral used to extract rare...
Gold membrane revolutionizes surface study in science
Using a special wafer-thin gold membrane, researchers at ETH Zurich have significantly simplified the study of surfaces.
This new method makes it possible to measure...
Innovative mini membrane fan efficiently cools electronic devices
Computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices need cooling to prevent overheating.
Usually, cooling is achieved by fans that direct airflow to specific areas, but...
Scientists develop advanced graphene membranes for efficient carbon capture
Scientists at EPFL have made a significant breakthrough in carbon capture technology by developing advanced atom-thin graphene membranes.
These new membranes, enhanced with pyridinic nitrogen...
Scientists enhance old lithium batteries for better performance
A team of researchers led by Prof. Zhang Yunxia from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has...
Scientists develop new technique to boost solar cell efficiency
Organic solar cells (OSCs) are crucial in our efforts to move away from fossil fuels.
Over the years, advancements in technology have made these solar...
Scientists boost sodium-ion battery capacity with new technique
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique to increase the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
This research, published in Applied...
Scientists develop new class of materials called ‘glassy gels’
A new class of materials called “glassy gels” are very hard and difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid.
Coupled with the fact...
Scientists achieve 20% efficiency in organic solar cells with innovative molecular design
Scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have made a breakthrough in organic solar cell (OSC) technology, achieving an impressive 20% efficiency in converting...