New Recycling Method Recovers Nearly 100% of Silver from Old Solar Panels
Old solar panels could become a valuable source of silver instead of ending up in landfill.
Australian researchers have successfully tested a recycling process that...
Scientists Give Enzymes New Abilities Not Normally Found in Nature
Scientists have created a new family of artificial enzymes that can build important chemical bonds with extremely high precision.
The advance could eventually provide cleaner...
New Catalyst Uses 75% Less Platinum and Could Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells Cheaper
Scientists have developed a new catalyst that uses 75% less platinum while delivering almost the same performance as pure platinum, potentially removing one of...
Why Batteries Age Even When You’re Not Using Them
We usually think batteries wear out because we repeatedly charge and use them.
But batteries spend most of their lives doing nothing, and new research...
New 3D Printing Technique Creates Materials That Stretch or Shrink When Heated
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing technique that can create soft materials programmed to either stretch or shrink when heated.
The advance could eventually...
New Paste-and-Laser Method Pushes Solar Cell Efficiency to 26.31%
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing technique that could help make high-efficiency solar panels more powerful without making them much harder or more expensive...
This Black Silicon Catalyst Could Help Turn CO2 From Waste into Fuel
Carbon dioxide is best known as a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, but scientists are increasingly exploring ways to turn it into...
Scientists Turn to Algae to Give Everyday Ketchup a Protein Boost
Ketchup may one day offer more than its familiar sweet and tangy flavor.
Scientists have developed a protein-enriched version of the popular condiment using extracts...
New Metal-Free Dyeing Method Makes Natural Plant Colors Last Much Longer
Natural plant dyes have long been praised as a cleaner alternative to synthetic dyes, but they come with one major drawback—they fade quickly.
Now, researchers...
Scientists Solve a Major Challenge Holding Back Lithium–Oxygen Batteries
Imagine an electric car that could travel across the country without stopping to recharge, or a drone that could stay in the air for...