Next-gen graphene membranes could make carbon capture cheaper and cleaner
Fighting climate change means finding better ways to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from factories, power plants, and other big polluters.
Right now, most carbon capture...
New tree gum could make supercapacitors last a lifetime
A sticky substance from trees in India might hold the secret to making energy storage devices called supercapacitors last much longer and become more...
New film could help perovskite solar cells survive heat and humidity
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new type of solar cell that stays strong and efficient, even in extreme heat...
Scientists use traditional alpine craft to create sustainable wood panels for the future
In the Alpine regions of Europe, wooden shingles have been used for generations to cover roofs and walls.
These shingles are made by splitting logs...
New splash-free urinal could save one million liters of spilled urine daily
Public restrooms may soon become much cleaner, thanks to a new urinal design that prevents messy splashback.
For over a hundred years, urinal shapes have...
Instant coffee tech could help build more powerful, greener batteries
A technology used to make instant coffee is now helping scientists create better and more eco-friendly batteries.
Researchers from the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)...
How sea sponges are inspiring tiny, powerful lenses for better imaging
Deep in the ocean, sea sponges grow beautiful, glass-like skeletons that are both strong and light.
These structures are made from a natural glass called...
Strange crystal found in 3D-printed metal could make airplanes stronger
Scientists have discovered a rare and powerful crystal hidden inside a 3D-printed aluminum alloy.
This unusual crystal, called a quasicrystal, helps make the metal much...
A new way to build tiny, powerful electronics with 2D materials
Scientists in China have discovered a better way to build small, high-performance electronic parts using ultra-thin materials called 2D semiconductors.
These materials are only a...
Scientists discover better way to power key chemical reactions using tiny catalysts
A major step forward in making food, fuels, and medicines more efficiently and affordably has just been made, thanks to new research involving scientists...