Scientists watch magnetic waves dance at the nanoscale for the first time
For the first time ever, scientists have been able to directly observe spin waves—tiny ripples of magnetism known as magnons—at the nanoscale.
This exciting discovery...
How your recycled wine bottle could help build a house
Recycled glass could soon play a major role in greener construction, thanks to new research showing that it can help make building materials stronger...
Scientists set new record for perovskite solar module efficiency
A new partnership between researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and a Boston-area company, CubicPV, has set a U.S. record for perovskite...
New nuclear clock method may help detect mysterious dark matter
For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to find dark matter—the invisible substance that seems to make up about 80% of all matter...
Scientists create first 2D half metal for future devices
Scientists in Germany have made a major breakthrough that could change the future of electronics.
A research team at Forschungszentrum Jülich has successfully created the...
This wall design thinks like nature—and could slash your energy bill
A team of researchers at Drexel University has come up with a creative way to keep buildings cool by taking inspiration from nature—specifically, the...
Revolutionary battery design could make EVs safer and longer-lasting
As electric vehicles and renewable energy become more popular, the need for better lithium-ion batteries is growing fast.
These batteries power everything from smartphones to...
UCLA’s new outdoor tent lowers temperatures by 10 degrees
UCLA researchers have created a new type of outdoor cooling system that can make it feel up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler—even on hot...
Smart metals could make fighter jets lighter, faster, and more efficient
Fighter jets like the F/A-18 rely on powerful machines to fold their wings when parked on crowded aircraft carriers.
These systems are heavy and use...
Scientists shake 10-story steel building to test earthquake safety—and it passed
In a groundbreaking experiment, engineers have tested the tallest steel-framed building ever placed on an earthquake simulator—and it stood strong.
The 10-story, 100-foot structure was...