Scientists achieve major milestone with world’s thinnest pixel detector
The Belle II project, based in Japan, is leading a global hunt for new phenomena in the field of particle physics.
This international project has...
Scientists break new ground in lithium battery study with novel thin-film technology
Battery researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Chicago have made a significant breakthrough in the field of lithium...
Liquid metal: The ‘terminator’ technology battling superbugs
In the popular Terminator movies, the bad guys were often made of a shapeshifting liquid metal.
Now, in real life, scientists have discovered a way...
Scientists create new tool to simplify complex materials design
Imagine a world where we have materials so light yet strong that they make airplanes and cars use less fuel.
Or, a material that is...
Scientists discover ultrafast movement in uncommon materials for future technology
You've likely played with magnets before, sticking them to your fridge or using them in fun science experiments.
The metals that stick to magnets are...
Stanford scientists are creating brighter, more affordable LEDs
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are everywhere around us. They light up our homes, screens, and devices, from TVs to smartphones.
But, making LEDs can be tricky...
Scientists create fancy high-tech materials in a low-tech way
In the world of material science, a researcher named Christiaan Van Campenhout has stumbled upon a simple and low-cost way to create a high-tech...
New study improves EV battery charging time
Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered that cracking in lithium-ion batteries' positive electrodes, a problem that was perceived as detrimental, can actually...
Scientists find how to power homes with concrete and charcoal
Researchers from MIT, a famous university in America, have come up with a smart idea. They've figured out a new way to store energy...
A revolutionary device breaks the rules to improve energy harvesting
Imagine you leave an object out in the sun. It will start to get warmer as it absorbs the sun's energy and turns it...