Strange crystal found in 3D-printed metal could make airplanes stronger
Scientists have discovered a rare and powerful crystal hidden inside a 3D-printed aluminum alloy.
This unusual crystal, called a quasicrystal, helps make the metal much...
A new way to build tiny, powerful electronics with 2D materials
Scientists in China have discovered a better way to build small, high-performance electronic parts using ultra-thin materials called 2D semiconductors.
These materials are only a...
Scientists discover better way to power key chemical reactions using tiny catalysts
A major step forward in making food, fuels, and medicines more efficiently and affordably has just been made, thanks to new research involving scientists...
Smart skin patch detects infections in real time without batteries
A team of researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Spain, along with partners from the University of Porto, has created a...
Scientists develop fungi tiles that mimic elephant skin to cool buildings without power
Scientists in Singapore have created special wall tiles made from fungi that could help cool buildings naturally, without using electricity.
These “fungi tiles” are inspired...
Scientists find way to turn old wind turbine blades into stronger plastics
A team of researchers at Washington State University has found a cleaner, simpler way to recycle wind turbine blades and turn them into stronger,...
New discovery reveals the best speed for strong metal bonding
When tiny metal particles fly at supersonic speeds and hit a surface, they can stick together and form strong bonds.
This process is used in...
Nature’s secret weapon: How a tuna tail could transform ocean drones
Cecilia Huertas Cerdeira has always been fascinated by the ocean. Growing up in Spain, she loved watching fish swim during family vacations on the...
New eco-friendly solar cells last longer and work better
A team of scientists in South Korea has made a big step forward in creating better solar cells that are safer for the environment.
These...
A sail to the stars: New ultra-thin lightsail could power future space travel
Scientists have taken an exciting step toward sending tiny spacecraft to other stars.
A team from Brown University in the U.S. and TU Delft in...