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.
This window coating could cool buildings without using energy
As climate change intensifies summer heat, demand is growing for technologies to cool buildings.
Now, researchers report in ACS Energy Letters that they have used...
Is DNA the future of data storage?
Could the future of data storage be DNA? it’s technically possible, but there are a few obstacles to overcome.
Plastics of the future will have many past lives, thanks to chemical recycling
One day in the not-too-distant future, the plastics in satellites, cars, and electronics may all be living their second, 25th, or 250th lives.
Do water bottles expire? What you need to know when the power goes out
Flashlights and candles aren’t the only things people should have on hand during natural disasters and storms. A food safety plan is a must.
How magnets could improve cell-based meat
Scientists have found a novel way of growing cell-based meat by zapping animal cells with a magnet.
Cultured meat is an alternative to animal farming...
Your medical implant or food wrapper could someday be made of CBD
With the legalization of hemp cultivation, products containing cannabidiol (CBD) have become popular.
Many of these oils and creams claim to alleviate pain and other...
New silicon discovery could revolutionize semiconductor industry
After a 10-year research study that started by accident and was met with skepticism, a team of Northeastern University mechanical engineers was able to...