Game-changing polymer lubricants: Making metal shaping greener and cheaper
Making things out of metal, like springs, wire mesh, and nails, involves a lot of hard work.
One of the steps in this process is...
A revolutionary gadget for greener buildings: The zero-energy radiative cooler
Keeping our buildings comfortable all year round can be a big energy drain.
Heating and cooling them use up a lot of power, mostly from...
Scientists find creative way to transform old cotton into new textiles
In a world where clothing waste is a growing problem, a team of researchers from Lund University in Sweden has made an exciting breakthrough.
They've...
Safer and stronger batteries: A breakthrough with a simple add-on
In a world where staying connected through gadgets like smartphones and laptops is essential, having reliable and safe rechargeable batteries is a must.
Lithium-ion batteries...
Scientists create new compound to build lighter, cheaper antennas
Researchers from UBC Okanagan, in partnership with Drexel University, have achieved a groundbreaking innovation in the world of telecommunications.
They've developed a new material that...
Boil your way to cleaner drinking water: a simple trick to fight microplastics
In today’s world, tiny plastic particles, known as nano- and microplastics, are found almost everywhere - in our water, soil, and even the air...
Scientists create fire-resistant sodium battery that’s affordable and efficient
In a major advancement from The University of Texas at Austin, researchers have developed a new type of sodium battery that is not only...
How to make cutting tough aerospace materials as easy as pie
In the world of aerospace manufacturing, cutting through tough materials like titanium alloys, composites, and intricate components is a big challenge.
These materials are essential...
Can tiny plastic pieces affect our health?
Since their invention over a century ago, plastics have become part of our daily lives. Our food and drinks are often packaged in plastics....
How cheese waste helps recover gold from old electronics
In a world where recycling is more important than ever, a group of scientists led by Professor Raffaele Mezzenga from ETH Zurich has found...