Scientists develop electrified charcoal sponge to capture CO₂ from air
Researchers have created a new, low-cost, and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using an electrified charcoal "sponge."
This breakthrough...
Gold nanoparticles: A new way to control light for advanced applications
Scientists have discovered a way to control the type of light emitted by tiny gold nanoparticles, which could lead to exciting new technologies.
When these...
Dangerous chemicals found in teeth-whitening kits bought online
UK Trading Standards has recently found that up to 90% of home-use teeth-whitening kits shipped through the mail might be unsafe.
It is unlawful in...
Scientists make breakthrough in electron transfer observation with nanotube crystals
A recent study has made significant progress in understanding electron transfer (ET), a process where electrons move from one atom or molecule to another.
ET...
Scientists find new way to recover rare earth elements (REEs) with waste eggshells
A team of researchers has discovered a groundbreaking way to recover rare earth elements (REEs) using waste eggshells, potentially revolutionizing the way we source...
Researchers warn: “sustainable” plastics might not be the solution
With hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced every year, finding alternatives is crucial.
However, researchers Sara Gonella and Vincent de Gooyert from Radboud...
Scientists improve plutonium production for space missions and medical devices
Have you ever wondered what a spacecraft and a pacemaker have in common?
Both are powered by plutonium-238 (238Pu), a special material known for its...
Scientists use tin to strengthen titanium alloys for implants
Researchers have found a way to make titanium alloys, commonly used in medical implants, even stronger and more reliable.
Beta (β)-type titanium alloys are popular...
Scientists discover reversible assembly of platinum catalyst
Chemists have discovered new details about the reversible assembly and disassembly of a platinum catalyst.
This new understanding could provide insights into the catalyst’s stability...
Scientists discover fungus that can break down ocean plastic
Researchers have discovered a marine fungus that can break down the plastic polyethylene (PE), the most common plastic in the ocean, but only after...