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...
James Webb Space Telescope reveals four distinct CO₂ types on Saturn’s Moons
What can carbon dioxide (CO₂) on Saturn’s moons teach scientists about their formation and evolution?
This is what a recent study submitted to The Planetary...
Scientists superheat gold and break a 40-year physics theory
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have superheated solid gold to astonishing temperatures and made a direct measurement of its atomic temperature—something researchers have struggled...
A simple salt trick could make water-based batteries last 10 times longer
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made an exciting discovery that could help make safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting batteries...
Scientists unlock faster charging for sodium batteries with new co-intercalation technique
A team of international researchers has discovered a surprising new way to speed up sodium-ion batteries, potentially making them faster to charge and more...