Many people use products every day without thinking about the chemicals inside them. Nonstick pans, stain-resistant carpets, and water-resistant clothing all contain substances designed to...

As the world uses more smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising quickly. But recycling these batteries remains a major...

Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it. Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...

Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...

Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why one side of our galaxy is warmer than the other, and the explanation is something you might...

Scientists are advancing a promising solution to two of the world’s biggest challenges – plastic pollution and clean energy – by transforming waste plastics...

Astronomers don't have to work hard to find binary stars in the Milky Way. They're common, even abundant. For a long time, they thought that...

Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons. This breakthrough...

Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think. Researchers from the...

Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time. Many of these parts are...

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

Have you ever wondered how some of the basic elements that make up our bodies and the world around us came to be? A group...

Picture a table set with various dishes, each boasting one of the five fundamental tastes we've known: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Now, imagine...

Scientists have discovered a completely new way to store digital information—using light and a rare class of materials called ferroaxials. The breakthrough could lead to...

Within minutes of the final heartbeat, a cascade of biochemical events triggered by a lack of blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients begins to destroy...

Researchers have found a promising way to reduce air pollution by transforming everyday garbage into jet fuel. This innovative approach could significantly decrease the carbon...