This super thin solar cell hits new efficiency benchmark
Researchers have achieved a new benchmark in the design of atomically thin solar cells made of semiconducting perovskites, boosting their efficiency while retaining their...
Why perovskites could replace silicon in next-generation solar cells
Researchers have visualized, for the first time, why perovskites – materials which could replace silicon in next-generation solar cells - are seemingly so tolerant...
Scientists create new ultrahard diamond glass
It is the hardest known glass with the highest thermal conductivity among all glass materials.
Scientists synthesized a new ultrahard form of carbon glass with...
Scientists develop a self-sustaining wearable fever detector
New technology uses body heat to power a wearable fever detector. This could make mass fever detection faster and cheaper.
Researchers at Texas A&M University...
New holographic camera could see the unseen with high precision
Northwestern University researchers have invented a new high-resolution camera that can see the unseen — including around corners and through scattering media, such as...
New anti-aging chemistry could overcome next-gen lithium battery decay
For high-voltage lithium batteries using layered transition metal oxide cathodes, the chemical degradation of the battery's electrolytes results in rapid decay of its capacity.
This...
Scientists unlock the technology to produce unbreakable screens
Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research conducted at The University of Queensland.
The global team of researchers,...
New smart window material could block rays without blocking views
Scientists invented a ‘smart’ window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views, which could help cut the energy required to cool and heat...
Why the world needs a better LED light bulb
Light bulbs are a big upgrade from fires and candles.
Every year homes in informal settlements burn down in Africa because of fires used for...
Electric cars could help strengthen electrical grids, shows study
American homeowners with solar panels can sell the surplus electricity they generate back to their local grids. Should electric vehicle (EV) owners be able...