Scientists develop new materials to keep electronics cool and boost performance
As we rely more on smartphones, electric cars, and other high-tech devices, one major challenge is keeping them from overheating.
When electronics get too hot,...
Scientists save 47 years old of Voyager 1 from disaster with daring thruster fix
NASA engineers have successfully solved a tricky issue with Voyager 1's thrusters, which are crucial to keeping the spacecraft pointed at Earth.
After 47 years...
Scientists develop solar-powered device to turn seawater into fresh drinking water
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created an energy-efficient device that uses solar power to convert seawater into fresh drinking water.
This new technology...
New semiconductor breakthrough could power future displays and devices
A team of Korean researchers has developed new p-type semiconductor materials and thin-film transistors that could lead to major innovations in next-generation displays and...
How building dams to prevent flooding can make it worse
A new study reveals that building dams to protect coastal areas from flooding may actually lead to even worse flood events.
The research, published in...
Scientists unravel the mystery of alumina’s surface structure after 50 years
Researchers have finally solved a scientific puzzle that has stumped experts for more than half a century—the structure of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), also known...
Smartphone microscope brings 3D holograms to life
Scientists have developed a new type of microscope that uses a smartphone to create detailed 3D images, known as holograms, with precision.
This affordable and...
New fiber could protect space travelers from dangerous radiation
With growing interest in space travel, especially after the successful launch of the Nuri rocket and the establishment of the Korea Aerospace Administration, both...
Scientists discover game-changing technique to mass produce metal nanowires for next-gen electronics
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a new method to grow tiny metal nanowires (NWs) that could be important for future electronics.
Nanowires...
This new carbon fiber battery could make electric cars drive 70% further—and it’s as...
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made a groundbreaking advancement in energy storage.
They have developed a "structural battery" made of carbon...