Scientists find easy way to spin nanofibers
Did you know that silk fabric is made from … well, worm spit?
A little more salt may keep batteries from catching fire
Lithium-ion batteries that contain a new non-flammable electrolyte can continue to function at high temperatures without catching fire.
Oxygen could exist in Earth’s solid inner core, shows study
Oxygen can exist in the solid inner core, which provides key constraints for further understanding of the formation process and evolution history of the Earth's core.
Scientists flash new life into lithium-ion anodes
How many rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are you wearing
New catalyst could be key for hydrogen economy
Inexpensive catalyst uses energy from light to turn ammonia into hydrogen fuel.
Some sugar-free gummy bears are laxatives. No, really
Sugar-free gummies are delicious, low on calories and … technically laxatives?
Scientists find possible diamond factory at center of Earth
When steel reacts with water at the Earth’s surface, it rusts. But what happens deep inside the Earth’s interior?
How two-dimensional (2D) materials expand
Taking measurements of one 2D material on three different surfaces, or substrates, allows them to accurately extract its thermal expansion coefficient.
Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds
We now know there are thousands and thousands of planets out there circling faraway stars, and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Scientists create an artificial photosynthesis system that is 10 times more efficient
An innovative new system for artificial photosynthesis that is more productive than previous artificial systems by an order of magnitude.