Why printed organic solar cells lose power – and how to solve it
Organic solar cells—solar panels made from special carbon-based materials—offer an exciting future.
They’re lightweight, flexible, and can be made quickly and cheaply using printing techniques,...
New way to turn plastic waste into useful 3D-printed products
In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use.
Sadly, less than a third of this...
Scientists 3D print color-changing materials for smart textiles
In a breakthrough for smart materials, scientists from several top institutions have developed a new 3D printing method to create color-changing materials that react...
New discovery reveals why some batteries die faster – and how to fix it
A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a hidden problem that causes lithium-ion batteries to wear out faster—and they've found a simple...
World’s smallest flying robot takes off — Inspired by bumblebees
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley have created the world’s smallest flying robot that can be controlled without any wires.
This tiny insect-like machine...
New quantum computer sheds light on the secrets of the universe
Scientists have taken a big step toward understanding the tiny particles and forces that make up everything in the universe.
A team from the University...
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...
Scientists create shape-shifting liquid robot inspired by terminator
A team of scientists from South Korea has created a new kind of soft robot made from liquid that can move, change shape, merge,...
Tiny brain-like computer helps robot move with almost no power
A team at the University of Michigan has built a tiny new computer that acts like a brain and uses extremely little energy—just 12.5...
Scientists cut air cleaning costs in half with new tech that turns pollution into...
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new technology that makes cleaning harmful air cheaper and more energy-efficient for small businesses—especially...
Put down the phone: One hour of screen time in bed may raise insomnia...
A new study has found that using your phone, tablet, or computer in bed could seriously harm your sleep.
Norwegian scientists discovered that just one...
New liquid metal catalyst could revolutionize how medicines are made
A major scientific breakthrough is set to change the way we make many everyday products—making the process faster, safer, and better for the environment.
Scientists...
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This 265-million-year-old mega predator ruled South America before dinosaurs, shows study
Before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth, there was an even older, super big predator that owned the land.
Scientists have discovered an amazing fossil of...
Astronomers find origins of mysterious gamma-ray bursts
Several mysterious gamma-ray bursts appear as lonely flashes of intense energy far from any obvious galactic home, raising questions about their true origins and...
Climate change shrinks many fisheries in the world, says new study
A new study led by Rutgers University has shown that climate change can shrink many fisheries over the world.
It has taken a toll on...
How Einstein unlocked the quantum universe and created the photon
It started with a simple experiment that was all the rage in the early 20th century.
And as is usually the case, simple experiments often...
How Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans interacted
Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were found in 1856, people have been curious about these ancient relatives.
How different were they from us?
Did they...