New laser technique perfects diamond surfaces atom by atom
Imagine being able to adjust the surface of a material with atomic-scale precision using just a laser.
What sounds like science fiction has now become...
Scientists unveil “thermal dome” that can hide objects from heat detection
Scientists in China have introduced a groundbreaking idea called the "thermal dome," which could revolutionize thermal invisibility technology.
This new concept, detailed in the journal...
How your doorknob could power your home
The future of energy-harvesting tech
Imagine if turning a doorknob could power your alarm system or opening your refrigerator could light up your kitchen.
These ideas...
Light meets its match: scientists discover lasers can cast shadows
Can light cast a shadow?
It sounds like a tricky riddle, but researchers have shown that, under special conditions, a laser beam can block another...
Shape-shifting antenna could revolutionize communications and space exploration
equipment must be lightweight and versatile, such as on the battlefield, in mobile networks, or during space missions.
The idea came from electrical engineer Jennifer...
Engineers create flexible, lightweight antennas in fabric
Imagine a lightweight sweater or blanket that doubles as a powerful radio-frequency antenna.
Engineers at Columbia University have achieved this remarkable feat by combining advanced...
Scientists develop energy-saving solution to harvest water from air
"Magic Polymers" pull water from thin air with less energy
Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a clever way to harvest water from the...
From days to an hour: Scientists create catalysts faster and cleaner
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to produce a promising material called metal-encapsulated covalent organic frameworks (COFs).
These materials could play a big role in...
Scientists unlock new way to turn heat into electricity
Researchers in Japan have made a breakthrough in energy technology by developing a novel way to turn heat into electricity using a material called...
Scientists build thermal batteries to decarbonize heavy industry
Manufacturing industries like cement, steel, chemicals, and paper require a tremendous amount of heat, which is usually produced by burning fossil fuels.
This reliance on...