New additives could turn concrete into an effective carbon sink
Despite the many advantages of concrete as a modern construction material, including its high strength, low cost, and ease of manufacture, its production currently...
Scientists flash toxic heavy metals out of fly ash, make stronger concrete
The road to a net-zero future must be paved with greener concrete, and Rice University scientists know how to make it.
The production of cement,...
These ‘nano inks’ could passively control temperature in buildings, cars
Scientists have created a new type of ink called 'phase change inks' that can help regulate temperatures in buildings, homes, and cars.
Scientists discover easy way to make atomically-thin metal layers for new technology
The secret to a perfect croissant is the layers—as many as possible, each one interspersed with butter.
Scientists open door to manipulating ‘quantum light’
Scientists have demonstrated the ability to manipulate and identify small numbers of interacting photons – packets of light energy – with high correlation.
Scientists develop biodegradable, biorecyclable glass
Everyone is familiar with glass—from putting on eyeglasses, pushing open the window, standing in front of a mirror, to holding a water glass. Glass...
This low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere
An MIT research team is rolling out an open-source version of a low-cost, mobile pollution detector that could enable people to track air quality more widely.
Why are electric vehicle fires so hard to put out
Electric vehicles don’t catch fire often, but when they do, things get spicy. How do these fires start?
How to pull carbon dioxide out of seawater
Scientists have found an effective new method for removing carbon dioxide from the ocean.
Scientists propose a fourth light on traffic signals for self-driving cars
Scientists propose a “white light,” which would enable autonomous vehicles to help control traffic flow and let human drivers know what’s going on.