Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia's energy grids is a major issue in science and politics.
Solar and wind are clearly now the...
New 3D printing method creates light-responsive hydrogels
Imagine structures that can change shape with the flip of a light switch.
An international team of researchers has found a way to 3D print...
Scientists develop safe and long-lasting lithium metal battery for high temperatures
In recent years, batteries have become essential in our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars.
However, most batteries today have some problems.
They...
Scientists develop building blocks for 3D-printed organs
Imagine a future where human organs can be printed on demand.
A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science...
New eco-friendly dry electrodes enhance lithium-ion battery performance
Researchers at UNIST have made a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology by developing an eco-friendly dry electrode manufacturing process.
This new method does...
New cabin lighting design could help combat jet lag
Qantas is introducing a new lighting design for its ultra-long-haul flights, inspired by the Australian landscape and based on circadian science, to help reduce...
Nano-confinement: A new way to boost hydrogen production efficiency
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made an exciting discovery that could improve hydrogen production through water splitting.
This new mechanism, published in...
New quantum microscope shows electrons moving in slow motion
Physicists at the University of Stuttgart, led by Professor Sebastian Loth, have developed a groundbreaking quantum microscope that can record the movement of electrons...
Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem
The global information technology outage on July 19, 2024, that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and even the delivery of uniforms for...
Gaia faces double trouble: Micrometeoroid strike and solar storm
Launched in December 2013, ESA's Gaia spacecraft aims to map over a billion stars in the Milky Way with incredible precision.
However, space is a...