Could we ever harness quantum vacuum energy?
The fabric of spacetime is roiling with vibrating quantum fields, known as the vacuum energy.
It’s right there, everywhere we look. Could we ever get...
Chalk coating: A new way to stay cool in the summer heat
Imagine if your clothes could help keep you cool during the scorching summer heat.
Athletes, landscapers, children playing outside, or anyone spending time in the...
New material could supercharge printed electronics and transform everyday objects
Imagine knowing your milk has gone bad without even opening the fridge.
This might sound like science fiction, but it's a glimpse into the future...
Specialized materials could passively control the internal temperature of space habitats
Areas of space have wildly different temperatures depending on whether they are directly in sunlight or not.
For example, temperatures on the Moon can range...
Scientists develop leaf-like solar panels to boost energy efficiency
Since the 1970s, luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) have been designed to improve the capture of solar energy by using special materials that convert and...
Scientists unlock surprising clues to higher temperature superconductors
For over a century, scientists have been fascinated by superconductors—special materials that allow electricity to flow through them without losing any energy.
These materials can...
New quantum technology could lead to GPS-free navigation
Imagine a future where you don't need GPS to find your way.
Scientists are working on a new kind of motion sensor that could make...
Can meteor showers be dangerous to spacecraft
We’ve all read the advice, during a meteor shower there is no equipment needed.
All you need to do is lay back and wonder at...
Newer planes emit less carbon, but their contrails may be doing more harm to...
Modern airplanes are more fuel-efficient and produce less carbon than older models, but a new study reveals that they might be causing more environmental...
Scientists develop stress-free method for weighing mice using computer vision
A team of researchers led by Dr. Vivek Kumar at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has developed a groundbreaking method to weigh mice without causing...