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Scientists develop earthquake-resistant sealing material inspired by fossilization

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to seal cracks in rocks, inspired by the natural process of fossilization. This new "concretion-forming resin" can create durable...

Scientists create self-cleaning, energy-saving building material inspired by lotus leaves

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed an innovative material that could revolutionize building construction. This new polymer-based material, described in the...

Scientists develop new model for second-generation biofuels

Researchers at Princeton University and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center have developed a model to map out the supply chain for second-generation biofuels...

Scientists discover iron as key to cheaper, greener batteries

What if a common element, instead of rare and expensive ones, could revolutionize electric car batteries? Researchers, including an Oregon State University chemistry team, have...

Can coal mines provide rare earth elements?

As the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, it may seem ironic that coal mines could play a role in this shift...

Scientists capture first ever images of radioactive cesium from Fukushima disaster

Thirteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster, scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat: they have captured the first direct images of...

New method makes concord grape juice fresher and tastier

Cornell AgriTech has developed an exciting new process to create fresher and tastier cold-pressed Concord grape juice. This new method also helps the juice last...

Scientists boost perovskite solar cells with polymerized ionic liquid

Perovskite solar cells are a promising technology for renewable energy. They are lightweight, flexible, easy to make, and inexpensive. They can be attached to many...

New 3D printing technology promises stronger, more versatile materials

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are revolutionizing 3D printing technology, creating better and stronger materials for a wide range of uses. Inside Tarik...

New high-voltage technology could supercharge the mining industry

Zapping rocks with a high-voltage pulse—similar to a lightning strike—could be the answer to decarbonizing the mining industry according to researchers from The University...