New battery tech could power your home with wind and solar, even on cloudy...
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are working to create a better battery for storing renewable energy, like wind and solar power.
Since these...
Tiny electronic nose rivals animal scent detection
Imagine a robot that can detect scents in the air and track down their sources as efficiently as a dog or a mouse.
If realized,...
Scientists unlock the secrets of water-responsive materials for future tech
Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at the CUNY Graduate Center have developed a new approach to understanding how water-responsive materials—those that...
Scientists turn everyday RFID tags into battery-free sensors for real-time data tracking
Data drives the future, and according to Dinesh Bharadia, an associate professor at UC San Diego, “data will be the next decade’s ‘silicon.’”
As the...
Scientists turn old tires into low-cost desalination device to tackle water scarcity
Imagine having a device that could turn salty ocean water into fresh drinking water using only sunlight, all while helping recycle old tires.
Researchers at...
Scientists find ways to slash energy loss in organic solar cells, boosting power output
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a way to improve organic solar cells by addressing a critical issue: energy loss at the...
A new welding technique could make bridges stronger and lighter with S960 steel
Engineers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed an innovative welding technology that makes it easier to use S960 steel—a type of...
New anti-frost surface could end the hassle of scraping ice for good
Imagine a world where you never have to scrape frost off your car or defrost your freezer.
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a new...
Game-changer for wireless tech: new ultra-thin film absorbs 99% of interference
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has created a groundbreaking ultra-thin film that can absorb over 99% of...
New fire-safe system powers green hydrogen production with zinc-air battery
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new system for producing hydrogen safely and efficiently.
The team, led...