Scientists discover unique polar points in ferroelectric films
Researchers have made an exciting discovery by directly observing polar Bloch points in strained ferroelectric films.
This breakthrough was achieved by a team from the...
Scientists develop scalable method for ‘wonder material’ to capture and convert carbon dioxide
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have made a significant breakthrough with a material known as MOF-525, a...
Scientists develop eco-friendly method to make hydrogen using solar power and agricultural waste
Engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have created a groundbreaking method to produce hydrogen gas using only solar power and agricultural waste,...
Scientists develop stiff yet heat-resistant materials: a breakthrough in material science
Researchers have discovered a way to create materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat.
This unique combination of properties could lead...
Why water slows down at low temperatures
A scientist at the Institute for Molecular Science has made a breakthrough in understanding why water slows down when it’s supercooled—cooled below its freezing...
Scientists create world’s strongest terahertz radiation
A team of scientists from Korea and the United States has created the world's most powerful terahertz pulses, capable of instantly ionizing atoms and...
Scientists unlock earth’s ancient secrets: How hidden chemistry shaped the origins of life
The origin of life on Earth has puzzled scientists for ages.
A key question is how much of life's early history is lost over time....
Scientists find way to make firefighters’ clothing safer and more durable
Researchers at the University of Alberta have conducted two important studies to make firefighters' clothing safer to wear, maintain, and manufacture.
Their findings could lead...
Breakthrough in 3D Printing: Creating super strong tungsten for extreme temperatures
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have made a groundbreaking achievement by 3D printing complex tungsten parts that are free from defects.
This development...
New crushing method saves water and energy in mines, boosts battery materials
A groundbreaking method for crushing ores promises to save water and energy while producing better raw materials for batteries.
This new technique, called continuously compressing...