Scientists discover hidden ‘charge trap’ that could slow next-generation solar and electronic materials
A team of researchers at Cornell University has uncovered a surprising problem in a promising class of materials known as hybrid perovskites.
The discovery could...
New electronic skin can be made onsite, bringing smarter robots and wearables closer to...
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of electronic skin that can be made directly where it is needed, potentially opening the...
Ice cream ingredient could help turn dirt into 3D-printed homes
An ingredient commonly used in ice cream may help scientists transform ordinary dirt into a new generation of environmentally friendly building materials.
Researchers at the...
New wearable device could help people feel the ground and improve balance
Most people rarely think about the feeling of their feet touching the ground. But this sense is incredibly important.
It helps us know where our...
Scientists turn food waste into jet fuel in a step toward greener aviation
Air travel is an important part of modern life, but it also contributes significantly to climate change.
The aviation industry produces a large amount of...
T-shirt printing method could lead to greener air conditioning systems
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, food, and electronics cool.
But the refrigerants they use can cause several problems.
These specialized fluids...
Scientists discover a simpler way to build high-energy fluoride batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles.
But as the world's demand for energy storage keeps growing, scientists are searching for...
New 75-kilogram towing gear could transform maritime rescue operations
When a large ship loses power at sea, every minute matters.
Strong winds and rough waves can quickly push a disabled vessel toward rocks, shallow...
New super-sensing lidar can see an object’s distance, speed and material all at once
Researchers have developed a new type of lidar system that can do much more than traditional versions.
In a single measurement, the new technology can...
Scientists discover a way to peek inside unhatched eggs using light
Scientists have discovered an unusual property of chicken eggs that could eventually help solve one of the poultry industry's biggest ethical problems.
By shining light...