Paper-thin LED shines like the sun and could transform future screens
Imagine wallpaper that glows like natural sunlight or a phone screen that’s easy on your eyes even at night.
Scientists have now developed a paper-thin...
Scientists turn used water bottles into powerful, recyclable energy devices
Every year, more than 500 billion plastic water bottles are produced worldwide, most of them used only once before being thrown away.
Now, scientists have...
Scientists use microwaves to make chemical reactions more energy efficient
Heating is one of the most energy-hungry steps in industrial chemistry, but scientists from the University of Tokyo have found a clever way to...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in inorganic perovskite solar cells
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies, but scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more efficient, affordable, and...
Solar energy becomes the world’s cheapest energy source, study finds
Solar energy has officially become the cheapest way to produce electricity, beating coal, gas, and even wind power, according to new research from the...
Stretchable waveguides could turn clothes into smart health monitors
Imagine clothing that not only feels comfortable but can also track your health, help you communicate, and connect seamlessly with technology around you.
Scientists are...
Sodium could replace gold and silver in future light-based devices
From solar panels to advanced medical devices, many modern technologies depend on special materials that can control light with extreme precision.
These “plasmonic materials” are...
Scientists turn food waste into natural plastics for everyday packaging
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems of our time.
More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year,...
Light-powered ceramics could revolutionize clean water treatment
Access to clean water is essential for life, yet even in wealthy countries, harmful pollutants are slipping into the water cycle.
Everyday substances like pesticides,...
Everyday chemicals linked to Parkinson’s risk
A new study has found that long-term exposure to a chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE), often used in factories and dry cleaning, may be linked...