New 3D-printed robots walk without wires, electronics, or batteries
Imagine a robot that walks right out of a 3D printer—no wires, no electronics, no batteries—just a puff of air to get it moving.
That’s...
Safer, longer-lasting batteries could power cars for 1,000 km on a single charge
A team of scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) has made an exciting discovery that could lead to electric car...
Scientists harness sunlight to create sustainable jet fuel
As the world faces rising energy demands and climate concerns, scientists are working on new ways to create clean, sustainable fuels.
One promising solution is...
Scientists create solar-powered device that turns sunlight into jet fuel
Scientists at Caltech have developed a new solar-powered device that could one day help make jet fuel without adding extra carbon to the atmosphere.
As...
Scientists find way to turn dirty biodiesel wastewater into clean energy
Biodiesel is a cleaner fuel alternative to petroleum diesel, but making it still creates pollution—especially harmful wastewater and carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Now, a team of...
Tiny new sensor could help stop battery fires before they start
Scientists have created a new sensor that might help prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries are found in many everyday items,...
Solid-state lithium batteries may not be the game-changer we expected
A new study suggests that solid-state lithium metal batteries may not provide the big energy boost many have hoped for.
Researchers found that using lithium...
Red onion dye helps solar cells stay safe from harmful UV rays
Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation using natural materials.
Their study,...
New nanoplastic could make streetlights more sustainable
A new study by researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has...
New solar technology makes hydrogen production cheaper and more stable
A team of scientists from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has developed a new method for producing hydrogen using sunlight,...