Sunlight-powered technology could capture carbon like plants do
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new way to capture and release carbon dioxide using sunlight, mimicking the way plants naturally store carbon.
This...
New perovskite design brings solar cells closer to stability and efficiency
Researchers at Cornell University have made a breakthrough in solar cell technology, developing a new type of perovskite material that is both highly efficient...
3D-printed smart fabrics stay strong and flexible after washing
Imagine wearing a T-shirt that monitors your heart rate or socks that track your running stride. This futuristic idea is now closer to reality,...
Inspired by sea stars: New material heals itself underwater
Scientists have created a new type of polyurethane that can heal itself underwater, inspired by the amazing abilities of red sea stars.
This breakthrough was...
Scientists unveil silicon battery that defies limits
Researchers from South Korea have developed a breakthrough in battery technology that could dramatically extend the lifespan of electric vehicles, smartphones, and other electronic...
Sphalerite is the hidden treasure of critical elements, study finds
Sphalerite might not be a household name, but this unique mineral is packed with valuable secrets.
Known as a zinc sulfide mineral (ZnS), sphalerite is...
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold—by accident
Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold.
Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn...
How fungi-based materials could replace plastics
Scientists at Empa's Cellulose and Wood Materials laboratory have developed a revolutionary new material that is not only biodegradable and tear-resistant but also completely...
Scientists turn forest byproducts into sustainable plastics
Researchers at the University of Borås in Sweden have uncovered a promising way to turn a common byproduct of the forest industry into sustainable...
Liquid metal tin could revolutionize seawater desalination
Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing the world today, with over two billion people struggling to access clean water.
As climate...