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...
How aircraft can get higher, be greener using doped fuels
The goal of creating a cleaner fuel for aircraft engines is creating a spark at UBC Okanagan.
A team of researchers studying the burning rate...
Scientists are a step closer to control 2D graphene
The device you are currently reading this article on was born from the silicon revolution.
To build modern electrical circuits, researchers control silicon’s current-conducting capabilities...
Scientists find predictable behavior in promising material for computer memory
In the last few years, a class of materials called antiferroelectrics has been increasingly studied for its potential applications in modern computer memory devices.
Research...
This smart material could switch between heating and cooling in minutes
As anyone who has ever parked a car in the sun on a hot summer day knows, glass windows are great at letting sunlight...