From old solar panels to new batteries: scientists turn trash into treasure
Wouldn't it be awesome if we could take something old and make it brand new again?
That's exactly what scientists from Nanyang Technological University in...
New super-membrane makes sea water drinkable faster than ever
We all know that water is essential for life, but not everyone has enough clean water to use.
According to the United Nations, 2 to...
Scientists develop a hydrogen engine that can run entirely on hydrogen
Imagine a car engine that is nearly as good for the planet as it is at powering your vehicle.
Researchers in Korea have just made...
New tech makes factories smarter and devices last longer, all without wires!
Imagine a factory where all the machines, sensors, and controllers talk to each other without wires and stay charged without needing to be plugged...
How 3D-printed living material could help clean our water
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have made something pretty amazing that could help us clean our water.
Imagine a material that's alive...
How aluminum could power up future batteries and even planes
For a long time, lithium-ion batteries have been the big player in the world of rechargeable batteries.
These are the batteries you find in your...
Solar-powered robots could unlock the ocean’s deepest secrets
Did you know that we've only explored about 5% of the world's oceans?
There's so much we don't know, and one reason is the lack...
AI drone beats human champions in racing
Remember the times when computers beat humans at board games?
Like when IBM's Deep Blue beat chess champion Gary Kasparov in 1996?
Or when Google's AlphaGo...
Scientists create simple device that captures carbon easily
We all know that our planet is facing a big challenge – climate change.
A huge part of this problem is the carbon dioxide (CO2)...
This shape-shifting robot can squeeze through tight spots
Have you ever watched a bug easily crawl through a tiny gap and wondered how it did that?
Well, scientists at the University of Colorado...