Scientists turn old carpets into crack-resistant concrete for a greener future
Australian engineers have discovered a new way to make concrete stronger and more resistant to cracking by using old carpet fibers, bringing a fresh...
Reaction Engines goes into bankruptcy, taking the hypersonic SABRE engine with it
Rarely does something get developed which is a real game changer in space exploration. One example is the Skylon reusable single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane.
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Super-strong magnetic muscles: New tech lifts 1,000 times its weight!
A team of researchers at UNIST, led by Professor Hoon Eui Jeong, has developed a groundbreaking artificial muscle material that can handle forces up...
New carbon capture technology could make CO2 capture easier and cheaper
Carbon capture technology aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere from industrial plants.
These plants release "flue gases," which...
New battery tech could power your home with wind and solar, even on cloudy...
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are working to create a better battery for storing renewable energy, like wind and solar power.
Since these...
Tiny electronic nose rivals animal scent detection
Imagine a robot that can detect scents in the air and track down their sources as efficiently as a dog or a mouse.
If realized,...
Scientists unlock the secrets of water-responsive materials for future tech
Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at the CUNY Graduate Center have developed a new approach to understanding how water-responsive materials—those that...
Scientists turn everyday RFID tags into battery-free sensors for real-time data tracking
Data drives the future, and according to Dinesh Bharadia, an associate professor at UC San Diego, “data will be the next decade’s ‘silicon.’”
As the...
Scientists turn old tires into low-cost desalination device to tackle water scarcity
Imagine having a device that could turn salty ocean water into fresh drinking water using only sunlight, all while helping recycle old tires.
Researchers at...
Scientists find ways to slash energy loss in organic solar cells, boosting power output
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a way to improve organic solar cells by addressing a critical issue: energy loss at the...