New material captures carbon dioxide from super-hot industrial exhaust
Industrial plants like cement and steel factories produce large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major greenhouse gas.
However, their emissions are often too hot...
Foldable X-ray detector could make medical scans safer and more efficient
X-rays play a major role in medical exams and industrial checks, from scanning broken bones to inspecting luggage at airports.
But X-rays also come with...
How AI can ‘hear’ lithium batteries before they explode
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have found a way to use sound to detect when lithium-ion batteries are at...
New anti-fatberg coating could help keep sewers flowing smoothly
Engineers from RMIT University in Australia have developed a special coating for concrete sewer pipes that could significantly reduce the build-up of “fatbergs” in...
New reactor extracts lithium from brine to power the future of batteries
A team of engineers at Rice University has developed a groundbreaking reactor that efficiently extracts lithium from natural brine—salty water found in geothermal sources.
This...
Engineers make big strides in turning CO₂ into useful products
With greenhouse gas emissions on the rise, scientists and engineers are exploring practical ways to capture and reuse carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.
Imagine...
Scientists turn old carpets into crack-resistant concrete for a greener future
Australian engineers have discovered a new way to make concrete stronger and more resistant to cracking by using old carpet fibers, bringing a fresh...
New protective layer could make zinc batteries last hundreds of times longer
As the world shifts toward renewable energy, finding ways to store large amounts of electricity efficiently has become a major focus.
Lithium-ion batteries, while popular,...
Turning CO₂ into useful fuels on Earth—and maybe on Mars!
Imagine using temperature differences to turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) into useful chemicals and fuels.
This idea has inspired researchers at the University of British Columbia...
Supersonic microprojectiles show how metals bond at incredible speeds
In a new discovery, researchers from Cornell University have found how tiny metal particles, when launched at supersonic speeds, can bond tightly with a...