Your smartphone contains many rare chemical elements
In a new study, scientists at the University of Plymouth analyzed the chemical contents of a smartphone.
Every year, 1.4 billion mobile phones are produced...
New hope to power electronic devices via desk lamp
In a new study, researchers make a step toward running electronic devices in homes and offices with light from lamps scattered around the room.
The...
New way to develop better solar cells
In a new study, researchers have found a new way to control light (photoluminescence) emitted by exotic crystal semiconductors.
This can help develop more efficient...
Scientists find new source of rare earth elements
In a new study, researchers found a potential new source of rare earth elements like neodymium and dysprosium.
The new source is phosphate rock waste.
The...
Scientists develop new materials for more secure computing
In a new study, researchers have developed a material with light-emitting properties that may achieve hacking-free communications.
The research was conducted by a team of...
Scientists develop new method to detect cancer cells faster
In a new study, researchers have developed a new technique to analyze proteins expressed on cancer cells.
The new technique shows promise in more rapidly...
Vitamin C could help gold nanowire grow
A new study published in ACS Nano has found that a dose of vitamin C helps gold nanowire grow.
The research showed that a boost...
Chemists solve persistent energy problem after four decades
Have you ever wondered how the gas in your car turns into energy?
Or how a hydrogen fuel cell works? It all comes down to...
These toxic metals linked to higher risk of heart disease
In a recent study, researchers find exposure to lead, copper, cadmium and arsenic is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary...
Copper and graphite combo may produce better lithium-ion batteries
In a recent study, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory discovered a first-of-its-kind copper and graphite combination.
The finding could have implications...