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...
Scientists discover lightning-fast lithium conductor—a game changer for batteries
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUMint.Energy Research have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform the future of solid-state batteries.
They...
New membrane reduces energy loss in hydrogen storage by 60%
A team of researchers from South Korea has introduced a novel membrane technology that significantly improves the efficiency of hydrogen storage systems.
This advancement addresses...
Origami inspires new materials that can twist and breathe on demand
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is inspiring scientists to create new kinds of materials that can twist, bend, and even "breathe"...