Giant lithium treasure in McDermitt Caldera may fuel our battery-powered future
If you have a smartphone, laptop, or electric car, you've got some lithium in your life.
This metal is super important for making batteries, and...
Scientists use quantum computer to slow down chemical reaction by 100 billion times
You know how everything feels super slow when you're watching a slow-motion video?
Imagine if we could do the same for things that happen way...
Scientists find new way to turn waste coal into carbon fiber
Have you ever wondered what happens to the leftover stuff when coal is mined?
In Kentucky, a state known for its coal production, researchers have...
Scientists create simple device that captures carbon easily
We all know that our planet is facing a big challenge – climate change.
A huge part of this problem is the carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Eco-friendly paper straws may not be so green after all
People often think that paper straws are a green choice.
They're supposed to be better for the Earth than plastic straws.
But a new study from...
A simple coating could help cut carbon emissions by 460 million tons a year
Ever thought about how much energy we could save if our power plants were just a tiny bit more efficient?
Well, researchers have, and they've...
Giving coffee grounds a second life: they can make concrete stronger!
Love your daily coffee?
What if I told you the grounds could be used for more than just your morning brew?
Scientists in Australia have discovered...
How hydrogen and electricity could make drug-making greener
Making chemicals for medicines and other products uses a lot of energy and can be bad for the environment.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison...
Strange metals may revolutionize quantum computing, shows study
For nearly four decades, scientists have been scratching their heads over materials called 'strange metals.'
These weird metals don't follow the usual rules of how...
New water sensors can spot dangerous toxins and bacteria instantly
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have made a big leap in water safety.
They've created a...