Scientists turn walnut shells and water drops into green electricity
Imagine powering a calculator or a small electronic device using nothing more than waste nut shells and a single drop of water.
That is exactly...
Breakthrough material sets new record for QLED efficiency and lifetime
Quantum-dot light-emitting diodes, better known as QLEDs, have been hailed as one of the most promising technologies for the next generation of displays.
With their...
Scientists create low-cost hydrogen tech with scalable MOF electrodes
Hydrogen is often called the “fuel of the future,” and for good reason—it’s clean, versatile, and can replace fossil fuels in industries that are...
Scientists turn flow batteries into carbon-catching powerhouses
Sometimes, solving big problems means taking something away rather than adding more.
That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Houston have done to make...
A smart ultra-thin filter could make EV batteries last five times longer
Electric cars are becoming more popular every year, but one of the biggest challenges holding back the technology is the battery.
Drivers want batteries that...
Scientists achieve record hydrogen peroxide production with new catalyst
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical best known as a disinfectant, but it has far more powerful uses. Packed with chemical energy, it is strong...
Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy
What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource?
A team of researchers led by Stanford University...
New ‘jelly ice’ could keep things cold—without meltwater
Everyone knows what happens when ice melts: it leaves behind a puddle of water.
But researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a...
MIT shape-shifting antennas could power smarter devices
MIT researchers have created a new kind of antenna that can physically change shape, allowing it to adjust its frequency range on the fly.
This...
How methanol could transform shipping
In the Swedish port of Oxelösund, a small orange pilot boat quietly carries a big secret.
Instead of running on traditional diesel fuel, it’s powered...