New eco-friendly lithium extraction method could cut costs and emissions by 75%
Lithium is an essential material for making batteries that power electric cars, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
However, traditional ways of extracting lithium from the...
Why platinum electrodes corrode: Scientists solve a long-standing mystery
Scientists from Leiden University and the SLAC National Laboratory have finally uncovered why platinum electrodes corrode under certain conditions, a problem that has puzzled...
Smaller, smarter, greener: Mixing 2D materials with silicon for future tech
Nanoelectronics power our everyday lives, from smartphones and computers to medical devices.
This field focuses on creating tiny components, like transistors and circuits, that fit...
Your fuzzy flannel pajamas could be incredibly flammable—here’s what to know
Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at least nine recall notices on products that didn't comply with the mandatory standard...
How simple mud could cut building costs and carbon emissions
Construction costs are rising, but researchers at MIT have found a way to make building with concrete cheaper and more environmentally friendly—by using mud.
They’ve...
Scientists use light to create handedness in non-chiral crystal
Chirality is the property of an object that makes it different from its mirror image, like our left and right hands.
In chiral crystals, the...
Cutting-edge laser microscope unlocks secrets of diamonds at the nanoscale
A team of researchers at JILA, led by Professors Margaret Murnane and Henry Kapteyn, has developed a groundbreaking deep-ultraviolet (DUV) laser microscope that reveals...
Eco-friendly aluminum battery lasts 10,000 cycles and could transform energy storage
Large batteries are essential for storing solar and wind power, helping integrate renewable energy into the power grid.
However, finding safe, reliable, and eco-friendly battery...
Popular protein powders may contain harmful levels of heavy metals
Protein powders, often marketed as healthy supplements, might not be as beneficial as they seem. A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals...
Scientists develop new method for ultrahigh-resolution micro-LED displays
Micro light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are the future of display technology, promising bright, energy-efficient screens for optical communication, augmented and virtual reality, and wearable devices.
A...