Chemistry

A simple salt trick could make water-based batteries last 10 times longer

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made an exciting discovery that could help make safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting batteries...

Scientists unlock faster charging for sodium batteries with new co-intercalation technique

A team of international researchers has discovered a surprising new way to speed up sodium-ion batteries, potentially making them faster to charge and more...

Common plastic chemical linked to many heart deaths worldwide

A new study suggests that a chemical used in making plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide...

New magnetic materials could revolutionize electronics and quantum tech

A team of researchers led by the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has discovered a powerful new way to combine magnets with semiconductors—the materials...

From bugs to batteries: Scientists create power with living cells

At Binghamton University, a team of researchers has developed a new kind of biobattery powered by bacteria—and a key breakthrough came from just downstairs. Professor...

‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, new study finds

A new study led by researchers at Mount Sinai in New York has found that exposure to a group of man-made chemicals known as...

New solar cells capture sunlight from both sides for more power

A team of researchers in South Korea has developed an advanced solar cell that can absorb sunlight from both the front and back, boosting...

Scientists find a surprising power source in dirty water

Scientists at RMIT University have developed an exciting new way to make green hydrogen using contaminated wastewater—offering a sustainable solution to two global problems:...

Scientists triple hydrogen production efficiency with new ammonia catalyst

A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new, more affordable way to produce hydrogen from ammonia—a breakthrough that could help speed...

Scientists develop greener, cheaper way to extract lithium from brine

A team of researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has developed a simple and eco-friendly method to extract valuable materials like lithium from...