This electric reactor could slash industrial emissions and revolutionize manufacturing
Industrial processes in the United States are a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, accounting for about a third of the country's total—more than...
How new solid-state electrolytes could revolutionize electric vehicles
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are making exciting strides toward the future of electric vehicle batteries.
By creating a...
Scientists create eco-friendly method for tiny structures using water and paper
Imagine being able to create tiny structures, like those in computer chips or medical devices, with the same ease and sustainability as printing on...
Smart windows: A new way to cool buildings efficiently
Scientists at Rice University have developed a new material that could revolutionize how we cool our indoor spaces.
This innovative material, known as a thermochromic...
What type of excavator is most suitable for asteroids
Digging in the ground is so commonplace on Earth that we hardly ever think of it as hard. But doing so in space is...
Scientists discover surprising way to boost battery life with faster first charge
The very first charge of a lithium-ion battery is more important than most people realize.
This initial charge determines how well the battery will perform...
How scientists are creating super stable solar molecules
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool in research, but it often comes with a big challenge—explaining how it makes decisions.
This challenge is known...
New sensor could detect particles 0.001 times smaller than wavelength of light
Recent advancements in sensor technology have pushed the limits of what can be detected, thanks to breakthroughs in photonics and materials science.
One exciting area...
Scientists discover nanoparticle breakthrough to double clean water supply
Scientists have discovered a new way to dramatically increase the availability of clean drinking water worldwide using manganese ferrite nanoparticles.
These tiny particles could revolutionize...
Scientists discover new materials to protect astronauts from radiation on Mars
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation they would face on Mars.
Because Mars lacks the...