Octopus-inspired adhesive could revolutionize underwater salvage operations
A team of researchers from Virginia Tech, led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett, has developed a groundbreaking adhesive inspired by octopus suckers.
This new material...
New nanoscale method boosts future memory storage and computing technologies
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative technique that could lead to major advances in memory storage...
Scientists improve solar cell efficiency with new method to fix surface defects
A team of researchers has discovered a way to improve the performance and lifespan of solar cells by fixing defects on the surface of...
Scientists find new way to make PVC stronger and cut microplastic pollution
Researchers have discovered a way to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics more durable and less likely to release harmful microplastics.
PVC is one of the...
Scientists develop new quantum technology for ultra-high-density optical memory storage
As the digital world continues to produce enormous amounts of data—over 2 quintillion bytes every day—our current storage technologies are struggling to keep up.
Optical...
New cooling system uses gravity instead of electricity to keep solar panels cool
A team of researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has developed a new cooling system that doesn’t need electricity.
This innovation...
Scientists create squid-inspired fabric for temperature-controlled clothing
Imagine a fabric that can adjust to your body’s temperature—keeping you warm when it’s cold and cooling you down when you’re hot.
Inspired by the...
New design could make electric vehicle batteries safer and more efficient
Researchers at McGill University have made an important breakthrough that could lead to better and safer batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
These improved batteries, known...
Innovative filter slashes microplastic pollution by 92%, study finds
A new study from the University of Mississippi shows that treated farm waste can be used to filter harmful microplastics from water runoff, reducing...
Scientists create new bifocal lenses using liquid crystal technology
Researchers have developed an innovative type of bifocal lens that can focus on two spots and adjust their brightness by applying voltage.
These new lenses,...