Scientists create self-cleaning, energy-saving building material inspired by lotus leaves
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed an innovative material that could revolutionize building construction.
This new polymer-based material, described in the...
Scientists develop new model for second-generation biofuels
Researchers at Princeton University and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center have developed a model to map out the supply chain for second-generation biofuels...
Scientists discover iron as key to cheaper, greener batteries
What if a common element, instead of rare and expensive ones, could revolutionize electric car batteries?
Researchers, including an Oregon State University chemistry team, have...
Can coal mines provide rare earth elements?
As the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, it may seem ironic that coal mines could play a role in this shift...
Scientists capture first ever images of radioactive cesium from Fukushima disaster
Thirteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster, scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat: they have captured the first direct images of...
New method makes concord grape juice fresher and tastier
Cornell AgriTech has developed an exciting new process to create fresher and tastier cold-pressed Concord grape juice.
This new method also helps the juice last...
Scientists boost perovskite solar cells with polymerized ionic liquid
Perovskite solar cells are a promising technology for renewable energy. They are lightweight, flexible, easy to make, and inexpensive.
They can be attached to many...
New 3D printing technology promises stronger, more versatile materials
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are revolutionizing 3D printing technology, creating better and stronger materials for a wide range of uses.
Inside Tarik...
New high-voltage technology could supercharge the mining industry
Zapping rocks with a high-voltage pulse—similar to a lightning strike—could be the answer to decarbonizing the mining industry according to researchers from The University...
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into high value chemicals
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made an exciting breakthrough in transforming waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals.
This new technique,...