This tiny sensor could detect deadly chemicals and last for years
Imagine a smoke detector not just for fires, but for deadly toxins—one that could sit quietly in an airport, train station, or even on...
Lizard skin may hold the secret to more powerful hydrogen fuel cell
A team of Canadian researchers has improved hydrogen fuel cell design by copying patterns found in nature—specifically from lizard skin and plant leaves.
This breakthrough...
Scientists prove a 67-year-old theory about Vitamin B1—in water
After nearly seven decades, scientists have finally confirmed a bold idea first proposed in 1958: that vitamin B1, or thiamine, can form a special...
New hyperadaptor metal can stay strong in both freezing cold and intense heat
A team of scientists at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) in South Korea has created a new type of metal that stays...
Bee power bars: New artificial pollen could help save honey bees
Scientists have created a new type of food that could help honey bee colonies survive even without access to natural pollen.
This breakthrough, developed by...
Lab-grown chicken that tastes like the real thing is finally here
Scientists in Japan have developed a new way to grow lab-made chicken meat that feels and tastes more like the real thing.
Using a special...
Scientists grow living building material that repairs itself for over a month
Scientists have developed a remarkable new building material made from living fungus and bacteria that can repair itself for more than a month.
This breakthrough,...
Scientists discover a self-healing layer that could make batteries last longer
Engineers in Texas have made a surprising discovery that could lead to longer-lasting and more reliable batteries—something that could benefit everything from smartphones to...
Scientists discover why seawater is eating away at tunnel concrete
Researchers in Sweden have discovered why concrete in underwater road tunnels can break down much faster than expected—and the surprising culprit is bacteria carried...
Scientists find way to turn saltwater into freshwater without the waste
Desalination plants turn seawater into drinking water, providing a critical resource for many dry regions around the world.
But this process comes with a big...