New honeycomb pattern boosts power in next-gen solar cells
A group of bright minds from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy ISE and the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics have made a...
This 130g gripper that can lift a staggering 100kg
Picture a robot hand that is as light as a chocolate bar but has the super-strength to lift something as heavy as two adult...
Magnetic fusion plasma engines could carry us across the solar system and into interstellar...
Missions to the Moon, missions to Mars, robotic explorers to the outer Solar System, a mission to the nearest star, and maybe even a...
Scientists find new material that can detect high-energy X-rays in much better way
Scientists are in a race to improve X-ray technology, a crucial tool used by doctors to see inside our bodies without surgery and by...
This wearable patch could monitor estrogen in sweat wirelessly
Estrogen, a hormone primarily associated with women’s health, plays a crucial role in various aspects of female fertility and overall well-being.
It has numerous responsibilities,...
Scientists find easier way to get valuable metals from battery waste
In a significant breakthrough, scientists at Rice University have devised an ingenious method to recycle batteries, potentially transforming the way we reclaim valuable metals...
Sunlight superhighways: A bright leap forward for organic solar cells
Solar power is like a gift from the sun, giving us loads of energy every day.
But when we try to catch this energy with...
Scientists create new portable cleaning system for solar panels
Solar energy is a clean, renewable source that has the potential to meet many of the energy needs of our planet.
However, like every other...
Solar cars could bring bright future for eco-friendly urban travel, shows study
The dream of establishing greener and more sustainable urban spaces is getting a boost with a new study examining the potential of solar-powered cars.
This...
Scientists find way to turn waste sand into new concrete
In a significant breakthrough, researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an innovative form of concrete, transforming waste sand from the metal casting...