Scientists solve key stability problems in inverted perovskite solar cells
Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for...
Sunlight-powered catalyst could help eliminate “forever chemicals”
Scientists have developed a new material that uses sunlight to break down PFAS, a group of long-lasting pollutants often called “forever chemicals.”
The discovery offers...
‘Forever chemicals’ may quietly fuel testicular cancer growth
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are man‑made compounds found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food...
Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
New “never-wet” coating could repel even near-boiling liquids
Superhydrophobic materials—often called “never-wet” surfaces—are famous for making water bead up and roll away.
They are used in products ranging from self-cleaning fabrics to industrial...
New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue
Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...
Scientists create a “cloud in a box” to unlock weather’s biggest mysteries
In a laboratory at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, scientists recently witnessed something remarkable: the birth of a cloud inside a...
Scientists create stretchable surface that repels almost any liquid
Scientists at North Carolina State University have developed a remarkable new material that can repel nearly all liquids—even when stretched to five times its...
This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient
Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in next-generation perovskite solar cells
Solar energy technology has taken another major step forward as researchers develop a new way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable.
A...