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...
MIT engineers invent inhalable sensors to detect lung cancer earlier
Lung cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and detecting it early is crucial for effective treatment.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)...
Scientists create first semiconductor made of graphene
In the world of electronics, a game-changing discovery has been made by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
They have created something no one...