How self-healing materials could power longer-lasting batteries
One of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change is figuring out how to store energy from renewable sources like wind and...
How sweet is the Milky Way? Glyceric acid in space could hold the key
Astrochemist Ryan Fortenberry, an associate professor at the University of Mississippi, is on a mission to uncover the origins of life by studying space.
In...
A new twist on light could supercharge silicon and revolutionize solar energy
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a groundbreaking way to dramatically enhance the optical properties of materials, including silicon, a crucial...
Scientists find new way to recover rare metals from coal ash for clean energy
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy sources, the demand for rare earth elements (REEs) is rising rapidly.
These metals are essential for producing green...
New lithium-sulfur batteries stay safe and last longer, even when cut or folded
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in devices like phones, e-bikes, and handheld vacuums.
However, these batteries have some downsides: they can wear out quickly and...
Scientists create 3D crystals that can completely block light
Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking success by developing a special type of material known as 3D photonic crystals, which can completely block light.
These materials...
Scientists find way to turn CO₂ into protein and vitamins
Researchers in Germany have developed an exciting new way to produce protein and vitamin B9 using only renewable energy, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and microbes.
This...
Scientists create enzyme-inspired catalyst to simplify chemicals production
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have created a new catalyst that could make the process of creating important chemicals much simpler.
Inspired by...
New fiber could protect space travelers from dangerous radiation
With growing interest in space travel, especially after the successful launch of the Nuri rocket and the establishment of the Korea Aerospace Administration, both...
What’s the difference between MSG and table salt?
It's dinner time.
You've worked hard to prepare a nutritious and tasty meal. But after taking your first bite you feel something is missing.
Perhaps you...