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...
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...