Material kills viruses with heat but stays cool to the touch
A new material packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side.
It could transform the way we...
How zinc-ion batteries may solve our renewable energy storage problem
Hotter summers, drier forests, rising waters: climate change is not just a threat to our future, it's hurting our world right now.
While there are...
Heat pumps could be better than oil and gas in making homes warmer
As we get closer to the year 2030, Europe is ramping up its efforts to fight climate change. A big goal is to cut...
Scientists make a self-powered sensor from plants
Qi Chen was a Ph.D. student just starting her research on special foam-like materials. One day while hanging out with friends, she talked about...
How mixing two types of solar panels makes them better and tougher
Solar power is great for the environment, but there's a limit to how much energy traditional solar cells can produce.
That's why scientists are always...
Meet the real-life transformers: polymers that change shape and color just like chameleons
Ever wished you had a shirt that changes its color according to your mood or a robot that can adapt its shape like an...
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...