This solar-powered sponge device could capture water from thin air
A team of engineers from Australia and China has developed an innovative, sponge-like device that can capture water directly from the air and release...
How AI could cut breast cancer screening cost by 30%
A new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) could make breast cancer screenings much cheaper and more efficient—but not by replacing human radiologists.
Instead, the...
Scientists find new way to test the holographic universe theory
One hundred years ago, Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger introduced his famous equation, now known as Schrödinger's Equation.
This groundbreaking formula describes how particles behave in...
Origami inspires new materials that can twist and breathe on demand
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is inspiring scientists to create new kinds of materials that can twist, bend, and even "breathe"...
How math is unlocking the secrets of artificial intelligence
Mathematics has always been known for its precision and logic. Now, researchers are using its power to unlock the secrets of artificial intelligence (AI).
At...
Scientists discover fungus-based silver nanoparticles that could fight COVID-19
Researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have discovered that silver nanoparticles produced by a fungus called Trichoderma reesei might be an...
Researchers discover a way to turn urine into high-strength concrete
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative way to produce sustainable building material from human urine.
This breakthrough, known as "bio-concrete," is...
Soundwaves unlock clean recycling for ‘forever chemicals’ in fuel cells
A groundbreaking method that uses soundwaves to recycle fuel cell components could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting the environment.
Researchers from the University of...
Why some mammals glow under UV light
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) light.
Led by researcher Linda Reinhold, the team...
Scientists find way to turn corn waste into low-cost biofuel sugar
Scientists at Washington State University have discovered a new way to turn leftover corn stalks and other agricultural waste into low-cost sugar.
This breakthrough, published...
New wearable fabric could grow living plants on your body
Imagine wearing a wristband or headband made from living plants—this is now a reality thanks to researchers from Cornell University.
A team from the College...
Smart sensors and X-rays could help stop battery fires in recycling plants
Fires caused by hidden batteries are a growing problem in recycling centers.
In Germany alone, more than 10,000 fires break out each year at waste...
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The universe’s big mystery: Why does matter exist? Maybe electrons can tell us
Have you ever wondered why we exist, or more specifically, why matter exists?
At the beginning of our universe, a ton of particles like protons,...
Weaker bonds can actually make material stronger, shows study
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Duke University have stumbled upon an interesting finding: introducing weaker bonds into a material can...
New finding could change the way industry uses nickel
A surprising discovery has found that nickel not only corrodes, but does so in a way that scientists least expected.
Nickel is one of the...
New materials keep Moore’s Law alive
Scientists create a new polymer-based electrical insulation for circuits that could help put more power in smaller spaces.
Progress in the field of integrated circuits...
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...