Scientists have discovered a new way to make tiny semiconductor crystals, known as quantum dots, use sunlight more efficiently to power chemical reactions. The breakthrough...

Imagine a chemical bottle that turns green when its lid is tightly closed and bright red when it is loose, warning you before a...

Imagine an electric car that could travel across the country without stopping to recharge, or a drone that could stay in the air for...

Imagine roasting coffee using sunlight collected days earlier. That is exactly what researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in the United States are working to achieve...

An international team of researchers has developed a new way to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) from factory exhaust directly into a valuable fuel ingredient...

Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and computers to solar panels and electric vehicles. However, the range of materials...

Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of heat pump that can turn low-temperature waste heat from factories and data centers into...

Tiny flying robots that flap their wings like birds and insects could one day inspect damaged buildings, explore tight spaces and assist in search-and-rescue...

A new battery design strategy developed by researchers in South Korea could help solve one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles: how to...

A new drying technology developed by researchers in Germany could dramatically reduce the amount of energy used in industry while helping companies switch from...

Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible electronic device that can switch between different jobs simply by changing the salt concentration around it. The...

As solar energy becomes a larger part of the electricity supply, accurately predicting how much power solar panels will generate has become increasingly important. Researchers...

Imagine you want to lift a heavy box and carry it upstairs. You would use both your hands, arms, and even balance it against your...

Ready to travel back to ancient Greece without leaving your classroom? A team of scholars led by the University of Bristol has created a Virtual...

A team of researchers, including experts from Monash University, has made a breakthrough in digital security. They have developed a new technique that makes online...

Older adults living near fracking sites in Pennsylvania were more likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases than those who lived in nearby New York state, where fracking is banned.

Graphene has long been called a “wonder material.” Just one atom thick, it is incredibly strong, light, and an excellent conductor of electricity. But surprisingly,...