Cutting-edge laser microscope unlocks secrets of diamonds at the nanoscale
A team of researchers at JILA, led by Professors Margaret Murnane and Henry Kapteyn, has developed a groundbreaking deep-ultraviolet (DUV) laser microscope that reveals...
Electric cars now as durable as traditional vehicles, study finds
Electric cars have come a long way in recent years and can now match the lifespans of petrol and diesel vehicles, according to a...
Could ocean worlds support life?
There might be a type of exoplanet without dry land.
They’re called “Hycean” worlds, a portmanteau of ‘hydrogen’ and ‘ocean.’ They’re mostly or entirely covered...
Eco-friendly aluminum battery lasts 10,000 cycles and could transform energy storage
Large batteries are essential for storing solar and wind power, helping integrate renewable energy into the power grid.
However, finding safe, reliable, and eco-friendly battery...
Butterfly-inspired robot wings move without batteries or electronics
Researchers have developed robotic wings that mimic the movement of butterfly wings using only magnetic fields, with no need for batteries or electronics.
Inspired by...
Popular protein powders may contain harmful levels of heavy metals
Protein powders, often marketed as healthy supplements, might not be as beneficial as they seem. A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals...
Tiny “swirling islands” on silicon open doors to next-gen electronics
A new discovery in the world of tiny materials could lead to exciting advancements in electronics, such as super-efficient transistors or ultra-dense data storage.
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Scientists develop new materials for better, cheaper OLED Displays
A team of international researchers has created innovative materials that could make electronic displays like those in smartphones, tablets, and TVs more efficient and...
Scientists create eco-friendly artificial muscles that store and generate energy
A team of researchers has developed innovative artificial muscle fibers that can produce and store energy.
These fibers mimic real muscles and could transform industries...
Scientists develop new method for ultrahigh-resolution micro-LED displays
Micro light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are the future of display technology, promising bright, energy-efficient screens for optical communication, augmented and virtual reality, and wearable devices.
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Scientists develop hydrogen-powered ships with ammonia fuel for a greener future
A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and University College London has developed a groundbreaking energy system that could transform the future...
Do bacteria have “sex lives”? New study reveals how they keep their species together
For a long time, scientists thought bacteria didn’t form species like plants and animals do.
This was because bacteria reproduce asexually, by splitting into two,...
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Scientists find a cheaper way to produce hydrogen
Replacing today's expensive catalysts could bring down the cost of producing the gas for fuel, fertilizer and clean energy storage.
Researchers at the Department of...
Graphene Oxide: The game-changer for stronger, smarter concrete
Engineers are always on the lookout for ways to make stronger and smarter building materials.
Now, a groundbreaking study from RMIT University and the University...
Scientists report the second supermoon beyond our solar system
Astronomers have reported a second, super-sized moon orbiting a Jupiter-sized planet beyond our solar system.
If confirmed, the sighting could mean that exomoons are as...
Scientists discover system’s second earth-size planet
Scientists have identified an Earth-size world, called TOI 700 e, orbiting within the habitable zone of its star – the range of distances where liquid water could occur on a planet’s surface.
After 50 years, scientists confirm a long-predicted quantum state in ‘artificial atoms’
For over half a century, a special theory about how electrons behave in atoms has puzzled scientists.
Now, a group of researchers from the Department...