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...
MIT scientists turn concrete into giant energy-storing batteries
Concrete has been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years, shaping our homes, bridges, and cities.
Now, researchers at MIT believe it can...
How simple fibers like jute and paper could revolutionize fabric production
What if the fabrics of the future were made not from cotton or polyester, but from humble jute and paper yarn?
That question guided the...
Stronger, smarter, and cheaper: A new era for 3D printing
From dental crowns to airplane parts, 3D printing has become a vital tool for making precise, customized products quickly.
Among the many techniques available, one...
Scientists create long-lasting, non-flammable zinc battery
A safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly battery may soon be possible thanks to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Scientists there have developed...
UCLA scientists create stretchable material for future photonic devices
A research team at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has developed a new stretchable material that emits bright light and could help usher...
Super-absorbent biodegradable hydrogel could revolutionize farming in dry climates
A new eco-friendly material developed by Italian researchers could help plants grow in extreme drought conditions while reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint.
The invention, a fully...
Scientists build nature-inspired nanocage that acts as a tiny gold factory
Scientists at National Taiwan University have designed a remarkable molecular structure that mimics the complex layered patterns often seen in nature.
Led by Professor Yi-Tsu...
Scientists discover hidden electron highways beneath the Earth
Beneath the ground, a hidden electrical world powers the chemistry that shapes ecosystems, controls water quality, and determines the fate of pollutants.
A new review...