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...
Scientists create ultrathin electronic skin for future night-vision glasses
MIT engineers have developed an incredibly thin and flexible material that could lead to lightweight, wearable night-vision glasses—and much more.
The breakthrough comes from a...
How MIT’s new material could change everything from fabrics to electronics
For a long time, scientists have been working to make materials that are stronger and stiffer.
This is especially true in the world of metamaterials—synthetic...
Smart boxes could stop radioactive materials from falling into the wrong hands
Radioactive materials play a crucial role in treating cancer, often used in hospitals to target and destroy harmful cells.
But getting these powerful substances from...