Scientists achieve unprecedented nanostructuring inside silicon
Researchers at Bilkent University have developed a groundbreaking technique for creating tiny structures deep inside silicon, the key material in electronics, solar panels, and...
New catalyst converts CO2 into useful chemicals
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major problem for our environment, leaking from industrial activities and causing harmful changes to Earth's climate.
But what if we...
Scientists discover how entropy boosts a new solar energy material
Solar energy is essential for a clean energy future, but traditional silicon solar panels have drawbacks—they're expensive and difficult to install on curved surfaces.
To...
Scientists turn plastic waste into treasure with lasers and 2D materials
A global team of researchers led by engineers from Texas has discovered a groundbreaking way to tackle the world's plastic waste problem.
They have developed...
Scientists develop fastest carbon storage technology yet
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new method to store carbon captured from the atmosphere, which works much faster...
Scientists create a time crystal with giant atoms
In 2012, Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek asked a fascinating question: Could there be a "time crystal," an object that repeats itself in time...
Rising pollution from lithium-ion batteries: a hidden threat
A new study has revealed that lithium-ion batteries, essential for electric cars and electronic devices, are contributing to growing pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
New catalyst helps capture carbon from smokestacks
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new catalyst that can efficiently convert captured carbon into valuable products, even in the presence...
Affordable viologen batteries: a promising alternative to vanadium
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research have developed a new, more affordable technology for large-capacity energy storage systems, known as redox flow...
New eco-friendly electrolyte design boosts lithium metal battery performance
Researchers at ETH Zurich have made a significant breakthrough in lithium metal battery technology that could dramatically increase the range of electric vehicles and...