Sodium could replace gold and silver in future light-based devices
From solar panels to advanced medical devices, many modern technologies depend on special materials that can control light with extreme precision.
These “plasmonic materials” are...
Scientists turn food waste into natural plastics for everyday packaging
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems of our time.
More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year,...
Light-powered ceramics could revolutionize clean water treatment
Access to clean water is essential for life, yet even in wealthy countries, harmful pollutants are slipping into the water cycle.
Everyday substances like pesticides,...
Everyday chemicals linked to Parkinson’s risk
A new study has found that long-term exposure to a chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE), often used in factories and dry cleaning, may be linked...
MIT scientists turn concrete into giant energy-storing batteries
Concrete has been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years, shaping our homes, bridges, and cities.
Now, researchers at MIT believe it can...
How simple fibers like jute and paper could revolutionize fabric production
What if the fabrics of the future were made not from cotton or polyester, but from humble jute and paper yarn?
That question guided the...
Stronger, smarter, and cheaper: A new era for 3D printing
From dental crowns to airplane parts, 3D printing has become a vital tool for making precise, customized products quickly.
Among the many techniques available, one...
Scientists create long-lasting, non-flammable zinc battery
A safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly battery may soon be possible thanks to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Scientists there have developed...
UCLA scientists create stretchable material for future photonic devices
A research team at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has developed a new stretchable material that emits bright light and could help usher...
Super-absorbent biodegradable hydrogel could revolutionize farming in dry climates
A new eco-friendly material developed by Italian researchers could help plants grow in extreme drought conditions while reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint.
The invention, a fully...