Meet the real-life transformers: polymers that change shape and color just like chameleons
Ever wished you had a shirt that changes its color according to your mood or a robot that can adapt its shape like an...
Lab-grown diamonds: just as dazzling and more affordable
Diamonds are beautiful, tough, and very useful for things beyond jewelry, like in technology.
Scientists have found ways to make diamonds in labs that are...
New super-membrane makes sea water drinkable faster than ever
We all know that water is essential for life, but not everyone has enough clean water to use.
According to the United Nations, 2 to...
New discovery could make super batteries that last longer and cost less
Have you ever wished your phone or electric car's battery could last longer or be cheaper?
Well, scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne...
Giant lithium treasure in McDermitt Caldera may fuel our battery-powered future
If you have a smartphone, laptop, or electric car, you've got some lithium in your life.
This metal is super important for making batteries, and...
Scientists use quantum computer to slow down chemical reaction by 100 billion times
You know how everything feels super slow when you're watching a slow-motion video?
Imagine if we could do the same for things that happen way...
Scientists find new way to turn waste coal into carbon fiber
Have you ever wondered what happens to the leftover stuff when coal is mined?
In Kentucky, a state known for its coal production, researchers have...
Scientists create simple device that captures carbon easily
We all know that our planet is facing a big challenge – climate change.
A huge part of this problem is the carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Eco-friendly paper straws may not be so green after all
People often think that paper straws are a green choice.
They're supposed to be better for the Earth than plastic straws.
But a new study from...
A simple coating could help cut carbon emissions by 460 million tons a year
Ever thought about how much energy we could save if our power plants were just a tiny bit more efficient?
Well, researchers have, and they've...