Scientists develop new technique to make fusion power plants safer and last longer
As countries race to build the first working nuclear fusion power plants, engineers at the University of Surrey have made an important discovery that...
How tiny iron crystals are turning ordinary wood into a super-strong steel alternative
A team of engineers has discovered a simple, affordable way to make ordinary wood much stronger—without adding extra weight or changing how it bends.
By...
New aircraft door design cuts manufacturing time from 110 hours to just 4
A new approach to making passenger aircraft doors is dramatically speeding up production—reducing the time needed from over 100 hours to just 4.
This leap...
New way to double the efficiency of all-organic solar cells
As the world pushes harder to fight climate change, solar energy is becoming more important than ever.
But while solar panels are a clean way...
Turning old jeans into new clothes: A green revolution for textiles
The world’s love for clothing isn’t slowing down—and neither are its environmental costs.
But exciting new research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln could finally offer...
Scientists create low-cost liquid lenses that could change optics
A team of Filipino researchers has developed a simple and affordable way to make adjustable lenses using nothing more than water and plastic-coated glass.
These...
Scientists find way to make silicone materials infinitely reusable
A team of researchers from France’s CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research) has developed a groundbreaking method for recycling silicone waste—offering a new way...
Scientists use ‘cold’ technique to build safer, more powerful batteries
A new manufacturing breakthrough from Penn State researchers could pave the way for safer, more efficient batteries for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
The...
How flying robots could transform construction
A new study led by Imperial College London and supported by the University of Bristol reveals that flying robots—also known as drones—could make construction...
New crystal material could power wearable tech using body heat
Scientists at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have discovered a new way to create flexible materials that can turn body heat into electricity.
This breakthrough...