Scientists set new solar power record with eco-friendly tin-based panels
A team of scientists at the University of Queensland (UQ) has achieved a major milestone in solar energy by setting a world record for...
Scientists grow living building material that repairs itself for over a month
Scientists have developed a remarkable new building material made from living fungus and bacteria that can repair itself for more than a month.
This breakthrough,...
Scientists discover why seawater is eating away at tunnel concrete
Researchers in Sweden have discovered why concrete in underwater road tunnels can break down much faster than expected—and the surprising culprit is bacteria carried...
Why a better bra could save lives: Researcher redesigns body armor for women
When Andrea Porter began her Ph.D. in multidisciplinary engineering at Texas A&M University, she never expected her studies to involve bra fitting or testing...
A rare crystal discovery could make 3D-printed metals much stronger
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have discovered something surprising that could change how we make strong, lightweight metal parts...
Next-gen graphene membranes could make carbon capture cheaper and cleaner
Fighting climate change means finding better ways to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from factories, power plants, and other big polluters.
Right now, most carbon capture...
New tree gum could make supercapacitors last a lifetime
A sticky substance from trees in India might hold the secret to making energy storage devices called supercapacitors last much longer and become more...
New film could help perovskite solar cells survive heat and humidity
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new type of solar cell that stays strong and efficient, even in extreme heat...
Scientists use traditional alpine craft to create sustainable wood panels for the future
In the Alpine regions of Europe, wooden shingles have been used for generations to cover roofs and walls.
These shingles are made by splitting logs...
New splash-free urinal could save one million liters of spilled urine daily
Public restrooms may soon become much cleaner, thanks to a new urinal design that prevents messy splashback.
For over a hundred years, urinal shapes have...