Researchers discover a way to turn urine into high-strength concrete
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative way to produce sustainable building material from human urine.
This breakthrough, known as "bio-concrete," is...
This tiny filter could revolutionize electric vehicle materials
A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin could change how we gather rare earth elements—essential materials used in electric...
Scientists create shape-shifting, color-changing materials for the future
Imagine a material that changes color when stretched, twisted, or squeezed—like a chameleon reacting to touch.
Thanks to a major breakthrough by scientists from Penn...
Scientist find way to turn banana stems into fabrics and hair extensions
Researchers in Uganda are finding creative ways to turn waste from banana plants into useful products like textiles, hair extensions, and even sanitary pads.
This...
Some bus stop shelters may actually make you hotter, study finds
Waiting at a bus stop on a hot summer day can be uncomfortable, even dangerous.
While shelters are meant to protect riders from the heat,...
Scientists develop new technique to make fusion power plants safer and last longer
As countries race to build the first working nuclear fusion power plants, engineers at the University of Surrey have made an important discovery that...
How tiny iron crystals are turning ordinary wood into a super-strong steel alternative
A team of engineers has discovered a simple, affordable way to make ordinary wood much stronger—without adding extra weight or changing how it bends.
By...
New aircraft door design cuts manufacturing time from 110 hours to just 4
A new approach to making passenger aircraft doors is dramatically speeding up production—reducing the time needed from over 100 hours to just 4.
This leap...
New way to double the efficiency of all-organic solar cells
As the world pushes harder to fight climate change, solar energy is becoming more important than ever.
But while solar panels are a clean way...
Turning old jeans into new clothes: A green revolution for textiles
The world’s love for clothing isn’t slowing down—and neither are its environmental costs.
But exciting new research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln could finally offer...