Chemistry

Scientists 3D print color-changing materials for smart textiles

In a breakthrough for smart materials, scientists from several top institutions have developed a new 3D printing method to create color-changing materials that react...

New discovery reveals why some batteries die faster – and how to fix it

A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a hidden problem that causes lithium-ion batteries to wear out faster—and they've found a simple...

Scientists cut air cleaning costs in half with new tech that turns pollution into...

A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new technology that makes cleaning harmful air cheaper and more energy-efficient for small businesses—especially...

New liquid metal catalyst could revolutionize how medicines are made

A major scientific breakthrough is set to change the way we make many everyday products—making the process faster, safer, and better for the environment. Scientists...

Scientists develop greener, faster way to make organic solar cells

Scientists have found a better and more eco-friendly way to make organic solar cells (OSCs)—a type of solar panel that is light, flexible, and...

Scientists turn thin films into smart textiles and surfaces that feel, move, and think

A team of researchers from Saarland University in Germany has found a way to turn super-thin, stretchy films—about the thickness of kitchen cling wrap—into...

Scientists use lasers and heat to control magnetism in ultra-thin material for data storage

In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have found a new way to use heat and laser light to control magnetism in ultra-thin materials. This discovery could...

This tiny nuclear battery could last a lifetime

New tech could power phones, pacemakers, and more—without ever needing a charge What if your phone never needed charging? Or your car battery lasted for decades?...

Chewing gum may release microplastics into your mouth, study suggests

A new study has found that chewing gum may release hundreds of tiny plastic particles—called microplastics—directly into the mouth. While the research is still...

Scientists develop safer materials to avoid “forever chemicals” in next-gen batteries

As the world moves toward electric vehicles and cleaner energy, the demand for better batteries is growing fast. But with that demand comes a hidden...