Smart seawall could fight tsunami and generate electricity at the same time
In Japan, a team of smart scientists, led by Professor Hiroshi Takagi from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, has come up with a brilliant...
Scientists find new way to create green hydrogen with renewable energy
In a world where we're constantly looking for ways to protect our environment and find sustainable energy sources, a team of experts from the...
75 Years Later, Palomar Observatory Still Shaping Astronomy
Formerly the world’s largest working telescope for more than 40 years, the facility remains cutting-edge thanks to new instrumentation.
"It's on the money," said Paul...
X-rays unlock secrets of better solar cells
Scientists are always searching for ways to improve solar power, a key player in the fight against climate change.
At the heart of this search...
Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future
MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals.
Many electric vehicles are powered...
Self-powered sensor automatically harvests magnetic energy
MIT researchers have developed a battery-free, self-powered sensor that can harvest energy from its environment.
Because it requires no battery that must be recharged or...
MIT study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologies
A key chemical reaction — in which the movement of protons between the surface of an electrode and an electrolyte drives an electric current...
Scientists invent ultrathin crystal for future lasers
Imagine a future where lasers are not just in sci-fi movies but are part of everyday technology, making things smaller, faster, and more efficient.
Scientists...
Harvard researchers unveil ultra-fast charging, long-lasting battery
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Harvard University have engineered a new type of battery that's not only super fast to charge but also...
A self-eating engine could make rockets more efficient
There can’t be many ideas that beat the crazy yet ingenious idea of a rocket engine that uses part of the fuselage for fuel!
Typically...