Scientists discover faster way to fix key fusion energy problem after 70 years
A team of scientists has made a major breakthrough in the quest to create clean, limitless fusion energy.
Researchers from the University of Texas at...
Columbia scientists unlock new path to room-temperature superconductors
Imagine electric cars that charge wirelessly while driving, computers that are hundreds of times faster, and clean energy flowing without waste.
These ideas might sound...
Why solid-state lithium batteries break down over time
Solid-state lithium batteries are considered the future of energy storage.
They promise to be safer and more powerful than the lithium-ion batteries we use today...
Chemical exposure in plastics linked to worldwide death in heart disease
A new global study has found that daily exposure to a chemical used in many plastic products may be linked to more than 365,000...
Silk needles for plants? Scientists say it’s the future of farming
A team of scientists from MIT and Singapore has come up with an innovative and eco-friendly way to take better care of crops—using tiny...
Scientist find way to turn banana stems into fabrics and hair extensions
Researchers in Uganda are finding creative ways to turn waste from banana plants into useful products like textiles, hair extensions, and even sanitary pads.
This...
From campfires to cancer cures: How fire is fueling the nanotech revolution
Fire has been a part of human history for thousands of years.
It helped us cook, build tools, and power engines. Now, it’s playing a...
New discovery changes how we understand metal strength
A team of scientists at the University of California, Irvine has made a breakthrough that could change how we understand the way metals bend...
Scientists use X-Ray flashes to unlock copper’s power for turning CO₂ into fuel
Turning carbon dioxide (CO₂) into useful fuels and chemicals is a major goal in clean energy research.
Copper is one of the best materials for...
New research traces heavy elements to collapsing stars
Based on accepted cosmological models, hydrogen and helium were the only elements in the early Universe.
These coalesced to form the first stars and galaxies,...