New eco-friendly seals could help protect water, soil, and health
Seals are an essential part of machines with moving parts, from ship propellers and wind turbines to farm equipment and power plants.
They help keep...
New laser materials could help Europe cut dependence on rare-earth imports
Germany is working on new laser materials to reduce its reliance on rare-earth elements, which are mostly imported from countries like China.
The need for...
Scientists discover iron powder can clean toxic ‘forever chemicals’ better than carbon
Researchers have found that a common and inexpensive material—iron powder—can clean up dangerous "forever chemicals" from water even better than the material most water...
New ‘stealth’ material could make mRNA vaccines safer and more effective
Scientists at Cornell University have created a new material that could improve how mRNA vaccines work by making them safer and more efficient.
This discovery...
‘Forever chemicals’ found in most U.S. beers—Especially near contaminated water sources
A new study has found that most beers brewed in the United States contain PFAS, a group of human-made chemicals often called “forever chemicals”...
Clean water in 5 minutes? New invention makes it possible
Scientists in South Korea have created a powerful new material that can clean dirty water quickly and efficiently—without needing electricity.
This new technology not only...
Scientists create green cement alternative using industrial waste
As cities grow and more buildings go up, the construction industry is facing two major challenges: heavy carbon emissions from materials like cement and...
New super material could spark a revolution in energy-efficient electronics
Scientists at Rice University have created a new material that could one day lead to faster, more powerful, and more energy-saving electronics.
This breakthrough material,...
Could hidden chemicals cause obesity?
Since 1975, obesity rates around the world have soared, with the number of overweight people nearly tripling. Most of the time, we blame the...
Scientists boost solar panel efficiency with a microscopic protective coating
A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon has found a simple yet powerful way to make cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panels more efficient...