Scientists find way to dissolve plastic with electricity
Plastic waste has become a global problem, with most of it ending up in landfills instead of being recycled.
However, researchers at CU Boulder have...
New super material could boost next-generation memory technology
Imagine a future where computers are even faster, smarter, and more efficient.
That future is getting closer, thanks to a group of researchers from Tohoku...
Oops! Too much manganese in our tap water!
Did you know that there's a metal called manganese in your tap water?
Most of us don't think about it because it's usually in tiny...
Super-thin material could help make faster computers with less energy use
Computers may seem complicated, but at their core, they are really just made up of lots and lots of electronic switches.
These switches turn on...
Scientists discover a safer way to store hydrogen
How would you like a world powered by clean and efficient energy sources instead of fossil fuels?
Well, that might not be as far away...
Sugar additive helps next-generation flow batteries set records
Scientists from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have made an exciting breakthrough in battery technology.
They have discovered that a simple sugar...
How scientists create a strange new state in crystals with laser
Ever spilled water on a table and watched how it flows?
How about watching ice on a cold winter's day?
It's obvious that water and ice...
Scientists create magic metallic gel to print 3D objects at room temperature
A group of smart scientists has found a cool way to make 3D printing even more interesting.
They developed a metallic gel that can be...
How proteins could help mine rare earths and make tech greener
Are you constantly texting on your phone or saving your documents on a hard drive?
Guess what!
You're using some super cool elements called "rare earths."
These...
Scientists find revolutionary low-cost titanium armor for safer defense vehicles
Have you ever thought about how the tanks and armored vehicles used by the military are protected?
Most of these land-based military vehicles use a...