Scientists discover fungus-based silver nanoparticles that could fight COVID-19
Researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have discovered that silver nanoparticles produced by a fungus called Trichoderma reesei might be an...
Researchers discover a way to turn urine into high-strength concrete
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative way to produce sustainable building material from human urine.
This breakthrough, known as "bio-concrete," is...
Soundwaves unlock clean recycling for ‘forever chemicals’ in fuel cells
A groundbreaking method that uses soundwaves to recycle fuel cell components could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting the environment.
Researchers from the University of...
Scientists discover faster way to fix key fusion energy problem after 70 years
A team of scientists has made a major breakthrough in the quest to create clean, limitless fusion energy.
Researchers from the University of Texas at...
Columbia scientists unlock new path to room-temperature superconductors
Imagine electric cars that charge wirelessly while driving, computers that are hundreds of times faster, and clean energy flowing without waste.
These ideas might sound...
Why solid-state lithium batteries break down over time
Solid-state lithium batteries are considered the future of energy storage.
They promise to be safer and more powerful than the lithium-ion batteries we use today...
Chemical exposure in plastics linked to worldwide death in heart disease
A new global study has found that daily exposure to a chemical used in many plastic products may be linked to more than 365,000...
Silk needles for plants? Scientists say it’s the future of farming
A team of scientists from MIT and Singapore has come up with an innovative and eco-friendly way to take better care of crops—using tiny...
Scientist find way to turn banana stems into fabrics and hair extensions
Researchers in Uganda are finding creative ways to turn waste from banana plants into useful products like textiles, hair extensions, and even sanitary pads.
This...
From campfires to cancer cures: How fire is fueling the nanotech revolution
Fire has been a part of human history for thousands of years.
It helped us cook, build tools, and power engines. Now, it’s playing a...