Scientists develop ultra-thin coating that could prevent corrosion for years
MIT researchers have created a new type of polymer film that is so tightly sealed it can stop even the smallest gas molecules from...
Scientists discover low-cost way to recover lithium from battery waste
Lithium is one of the most important materials in modern technology.
It powers rechargeable batteries for phones, laptops, electric cars, and large-scale energy storage.
But lithium...
New ultra-strong, lightweight metal could transform future aircraft
Scientists at the University of Toronto have created a new metal composite that is remarkably strong, incredibly light, and able to withstand temperatures as...
Scientists create high-performance sodium battery without flammable liquids
Batteries power nearly everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles.
But the most common types, lithium-ion batteries, come with serious drawbacks.
They rely...
The undo button for 3D printing has arrived—and it’s pure sci-fi come true
Traditional 3D printing works in only one direction: you add material layer by layer, and once something is printed, it stays that way.
If a...
New AI-driven LED tech could deliver stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices
As homes, offices, and factories fill with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the need for safe and flexible ways to power them is growing...
Scientists build millimeter-scale robots that move faster than ever before
In the 1980s, when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first invented, engineers imagined a future where robots could be shrunk to microscopic sizes.
Smaller robots promised...
New “energy sandwich” design could revolutionize solar power and lighting
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in controlling the atomic structure of halide perovskites, a promising class of materials that could change the future...
Tiny biological gates could power future ion-based computers
Scientists have discovered how microscopic pores made from proteins—tiny holes found in cell membranes—can act like electrical gates.
This finding could open the door to...
Spray 3D printing could reinvent how we build earthquake-proof buildings
Concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the building industry by cutting costs and construction time.
However, most current systems use an extrusion-based method, laying down concrete...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...
Scientists create eco-friendly way to recover lithium directly from used batteries
As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used batteries piling up around the world is rapidly increasing.
Recycling these batteries efficiently is a...
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AI can help find new treatments for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Genome Center have used artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover genetic factors involved in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and identify existing...
Scientists discover significant storage capacity in water-based batteries
Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.
These batteries are different from lithium-ion...
Scientists find new way to speed heart failure diagnosis and treatment
In a new study, researchers found when people seek emergency care for shortness of breath, a routine electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) enhanced by artificial...
Solid-state batteries are the next frontier in electric vehicle technology
Daniel Rettenwander, a professor at NTNU's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and an international research team have published new insights into solid-state batteries...
Scientists invent world’s smallest high-performance magnetic tunnel junction
A research group from Tohoku University led by current president Hideo Ohno has developed the world's smallest (2.3 nm) high-performance magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs).
This...