Scientists develop new method to extract lithium from hard-to-reach sources
As the world races to find more sustainable energy sources, the demand for lithium—a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in bottled and tap water worldwide
A new study has uncovered the presence of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and tap water from several countries.
These...
Scientists discover new diamond bonding method for future electronics and quantum devices
Researchers from the University of Chicago have made an exciting discovery that could improve the use of synthetic diamonds in both quantum and conventional...
Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it
Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex.
Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the...
New technologies turn CO₂ into fuel, but what about water?
As the world works to reduce carbon emissions, scientists are developing new technologies that can turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable fuels.
These technologies could...
New technologies could help destroy persistent ‘forever chemicals’
Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably.
This class of chemicals is known as "forever...
Scientists use light to reveal hidden magnetic regions in quantum materials
Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University and the University of Tokyo have discovered a new way to visualize tiny magnetic regions, called magnetic domains, in...
New microwave technology could make sodium-ion battery materials in 30 Seconds
A research team has developed a fast and simple method for making hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries using microwave technology.
This new process takes...
Scientists discover plastic-eating enzyme in wastewater microbes
Plastic pollution is a global problem, and much of it comes from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic used in bottles, containers, and clothing.
Researchers...
Scientists find new way to make PVC stronger and cut microplastic pollution
Researchers have discovered a way to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics more durable and less likely to release harmful microplastics.
PVC is one of the...