Scientists discover hidden electron highways beneath the Earth
Beneath the ground, a hidden electrical world powers the chemistry that shapes ecosystems, controls water quality, and determines the fate of pollutants.
A new review...
Chemists crack 100-year-old mystery behind copper-catalyzed reaction
For over a century, one of chemistry’s most important reactions has kept a secret.
The Ullmann reaction, first discovered in the early 1900s, is widely...
New 2D magnetic material could cut memory chip energy use by 90%
The explosion of digital data around the world is driving up energy demands at an astonishing pace.
Within just a few decades, the amount of...
From scrap to strength: New alloy boosts U.S. auto supply chain
Over the next decade, a tidal wave of aluminum scrap from vehicles is expected to hit U.S. salvage yards.
Much of it will come from...
Scientists crack key mystery of next-generation solar cell materials
As global electricity use soars, the need for clean, efficient energy sources has never been greater.
According to the International Energy Agency, electricity will account...
Scientists create solar device that makes green hydrogen from air
Scientists in China have developed a new solar-powered device that can pull water straight out of the air and turn it into green hydrogen...
These fruits and vegetables may be adding harmful pesticides to your body
A new study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that some fruits and vegetables may increase the levels of harmful pesticides in our...
New algorithm could let nuclear microreactors adjust power on their own
Nuclear microreactors—compact, transportable power sources that can produce up to 20 megawatts of thermal energy—could one day supply reliable, carbon-free energy to places ranging...
Engineers turn cardboard and soil into concrete alternative
Australian engineers have created a surprising new building material that could dramatically cut the environmental cost of construction.
By combining cardboard, soil, and water, they...
Scientists create ultra-efficient zinc-air batteries with atomic precision
A team of engineers at Monash University has made a major breakthrough that could transform the future of clean energy storage.
By designing a new...