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,...
How symmetrical materials are changing the future of technology
Scientists at the University of Ottawa have made a surprising discovery that changes what we know about how light interacts with materials.
They found that...
New technology strengthens recyclable plastics with carbon nanotubes
Scientists have found a new way to make recyclable plastics much stronger by using carbon nanotube derivatives.
Plastics have a big environmental impact, and making...
Nature-inspired yarn could harvest water from fog
Scientists have developed a special type of yarn that can collect water from fog, offering a new solution to the problem of water scarcity...
Scientists unveil origami-inspired tubes that could revolutionize portable construction
Engineers at RMIT University have created an innovative new system that turns flat-pack tubes into strong, portable building materials.
This cutting-edge design, inspired by origami,...
Scientists unlock the secret to longer-lasting EV batteries
Ever noticed how your old cellphone doesn't hold a charge as well as it used to?
This happens because batteries lose capacity over time, a...