New material for flexible electronics could reduce e-waste crisis
E-waste, or electronic waste, is a growing global problem that's getting worse as more new types of flexible electronics are produced.
These include devices for...
Scientists develop long-range sniff test for explosives detection
Scientists have created a groundbreaking method to detect tiny amounts of hard-to-find explosives from more than eight feet away, eliminating the need to swipe...
Microwaving plasma: A new approach to fusion energy
Scientists are exploring a new way to heat plasma for fusion energy using microwaves, potentially making fusion reactors smaller and more efficient.
This innovative method,...
Don’t drink raw milk. But what about raw milk cheese?
A lot of people on the internet have been telling our host Alex to drink raw milk.
This is a bad idea—a particularly bad one...
Scientists develop light-powered pump to remove water pollutants
Dartmouth researchers have developed an innovative self-powered pump that uses natural light and chemistry to remove specific water pollutants.
This new technology, detailed in a...
New nanomaterials could revolutionize clean energy with hydrogen production
Have you ever thought about how nanotechnology could change our approach to clean energy?
Recent research is exploring tiny structures called nanoscale covalent organic frameworks...
How does superglue work, and what the heck is electroadhesion
How would you stick a slice of banana to a sheet of copper?
Until a few months ago, you couldn’t.
But a new discovery called “hard-soft...
Innovative membrane uses humidity to capture carbon dioxide from the air
A new humidity-driven membrane has been developed to help capture carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air, a significant advancement in the fight against...
Scientists use 3D-printed ceramic to remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Engineers at the University of Bath have developed a new method to remove harmful 'forever chemicals' from water using 3D printing.
These chemicals, known as...
New eco-friendly process uses light and enzymes to create greener chemicals
Scientists at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have made a major breakthrough in creating greener agricultural chemicals and everyday products.
Researchers...