What type of excavator is most suitable for asteroids
Digging in the ground is so commonplace on Earth that we hardly ever think of it as hard. But doing so in space is...
Scientists discover surprising way to boost battery life with faster first charge
The very first charge of a lithium-ion battery is more important than most people realize.
This initial charge determines how well the battery will perform...
How scientists are creating super stable solar molecules
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool in research, but it often comes with a big challenge—explaining how it makes decisions.
This challenge is known...
New sensor could detect particles 0.001 times smaller than wavelength of light
Recent advancements in sensor technology have pushed the limits of what can be detected, thanks to breakthroughs in photonics and materials science.
One exciting area...
Scientists discover nanoparticle breakthrough to double clean water supply
Scientists have discovered a new way to dramatically increase the availability of clean drinking water worldwide using manganese ferrite nanoparticles.
These tiny particles could revolutionize...
Scientists discover new materials to protect astronauts from radiation on Mars
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation they would face on Mars.
Because Mars lacks the...
Scientists create roadmap to design smart gels with extraordinary properties
Imagine a material that can change its shape, respond to light, or even act like an artificial muscle—all on demand.
This is the promise of...
Scientists develop low-cost flexible metasurfaces to enhance optoelectronic devices
Metasurfaces, which are special two-dimensional materials, have the remarkable ability to manipulate how light and other electromagnetic waves behave.
These engineered surfaces can be used...
Scientists create innovative perovskite crystals for advanced optical devices
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in the field of photonics by developing innovative perovskite crystals that can be used in advanced optical devices.
These...
Revolutionary eco-friendly cooling device sets new efficiency record
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a groundbreaking eco-friendly cooling device that could transform industries relying on...