Chemistry

Carbon-based technology could revolutionize next-generation batteries, shows study

In our quest for a greener future, the role of rechargeable batteries, especially lithium-ion types, has become increasingly important. These batteries are the powerhouses behind...

Scientists discover hundreds of thousands of tiny invisible plastics in bottled water

Have you ever thought about what's in your bottled water besides water? Scientists have just made a surprising discovery: bottled water contains hundreds of thousands...

This material could boost the efficiency limits of silicon solar cells

In the world of renewable energy, a team of scientists from Lithuania and Estonia is making waves with a groundbreaking discovery. They've developed a new...

How laser-controlled liquid metals are revolutionizing robotics

In a thrilling development from The University of Queensland (UQ), researchers are pushing the boundaries of robotics with a new kind of 4D printing...

Radon exposure linked to blood cancer risk in stroke patients

Recent research published in Neurology has uncovered a potential new health risk associated with radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Known as a leading cause...

Scientists find way to boost chemical reactions with electricity

As the world moves away from gas towards electricity as a greener power source, the to-do list goes beyond cars. The vast global manufacturing network...

How common salt reveals secrets of stars and planets

Have you ever wondered what happens deep inside stars or far beneath the Earth's surface? Scientists at the University of Buffalo have made a fascinating...

Many Americans unaware of the harm of ‘forever chemicals’

A recent survey, published in PLOS ONE, has uncovered a significant gap in public awareness regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as "forever...

How stars forge the universe’s heaviest elements

The universe’s heaviest elements are produced spectacularly: in the hot centers of certain stars. By studying the patterns of which elements are present in many...

Scientists unveil a new material that could outshine diamond

In the world of science and materials, a major breakthrough has just occurred. Researchers have introduced a new substance that's so tough, it might even...