Scientists pinpoint asteroid’s origin to the moon
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have determined that an asteroid, called Kamo’oalewa, originally came from a specific crater on the moon.
This marks the...
Sugar-powered catalyst turns carbon dioxide into useful chemicals
A groundbreaking discovery by Northwestern University scientists could hold the key to tackling carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a major contributor to climate change.
They've developed...
Borophene: The new super material revolutionizing future medicine
Move over graphene, there's a new superhero in town – borophene!
Scientists at Penn State have been tinkering with this ultra-thin material, and they've discovered...
Scientists develop eco-friendly lubricant additives to protect water turbines and waterways
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed groundbreaking lubricant additives that not only protect water turbine equipment but...
Scientists find new ways to clean uranium-contaminated soil safely
Nuclear power is considered a next-generation energy source, offering high economic efficiency and sustainability.
However, uranium, a crucial component for nuclear power, can significantly harm...
Many old books contain toxic chemicals—here’s how to spot them
In our modern society, we rarely consider books to be dangerous items.
However, certain books contain elements so hazardous that they require scrutiny before being...
Chemicals, forever: How do you fix a problem like PFAS
A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of "forever chemicals".
This class of chemicals, technically known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl...
Scientists develop safer method to handle explosive reactions
For over a century, the chemical industry has used highly explosive chemicals in important reactions, sometimes resulting in accidents and loss of life.
However, a...
Scientists develop long-lasting, sustainable catalyst for hydrogen production
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan, led by Ryuhei Nakamura, have made a significant advance in green hydrogen...
Scientists develop groundbreaking liquid metal energy storage for industrial heat
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are pioneering a groundbreaking high-temperature heat storage system that could dramatically change how industries use energy.
By...