Why solid-state batteries could change everything
A new type of battery is on the horizon that could make our phones charge in minutes, electric cars drive farther, and even help...
How microbe films can create clean energy from CO₂
What if we could take harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) and turn them into clean, renewable energy?
That’s exactly...
Why do some clothes shrink in the wash
When your favorite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely.
Unfortunately, some fabrics just...
New study reveals how nasty weeds could light up our homes
A team of researchers from the University of Queensland has found a surprising new use for invasive weeds—turning them into clean-burning fuel.
The study, led...
The catalyst of the future is here—and it’s only one atom big
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Politecnico di Milano have created a tiny, powerful catalyst that can adjust its chemical behavior depending on...
How lithium walls trap fusion fuel—and what it means for the future of clean...
In the quest to harness fusion energy—the same process that powers the sun—scientists are testing every detail to improve how future reactors, called tokamaks,...
Scientists reinvent battery making with just 1% carbon fiber
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have found a way to make lithium-ion batteries cheaper, safer, and more efficient by improving how the...
This UV light trick could make your next phone faster and greener
Scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a faster and cleaner way to manufacture computer chips using ultraviolet (UV) light.
This new technique could...
A diamond squeeze unlocks new abilities in perovskite materials
A group of scientists has discovered that squeezing a special type of perovskite—a promising material for future solar panels and LED lights—can dramatically improve...
How the universe’s first chemistry helped spark the first stars
Right after the Big Bang, about 13.8 billion years ago, the universe was a hot, dense sea of energy and particles.
But in just a...