Ancient Roman buildings, bridges and aqueducts have survived for thousands of years, and scientists have long wondered why their concrete has proved so durable. Now,...

A powerful flash of light lasting less than a millisecond could offer a new way to make materials that capture solar energy much more...

Your birth certificate gives one age for your whole body, but your brain may tell a much more complicated story. New research from the University...

Honeybees may hold a surprisingly useful lesson for the future of robotics: sometimes the best response to conflicting information is to wait before making...

Water is an amazing substance. The human body is made up of more than 50% water. Approximately 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by...

Aluminum scraps left over from factories and old products could be given a valuable second life as an extremely lightweight material used in cars,...

Scientists in Australia have developed a rechargeable zinc-iodine battery that can survive more than 60,000 charging cycles, potentially offering a safer and more sustainable...

Pine cones may seem simple, but their ability to react automatically to changing humidity could inspire a new generation of smart materials. Researchers at MIT...

Weaving is an ancient craft that is still practiced as a hobby by many people around the world. In recent years, it has found new...

Electricity substations contain complex protection systems designed to detect problems and prevent equipment damage or power outages. But some electrical faults can develop quietly, making...

Scientists at MIT have engineered bacteria to work like tiny transistors, creating “living circuits” that can process information and perform basic calculations. The technology could...

Human urine might seem like an unlikely ingredient for making chemicals used in energy storage. But researchers in Australia have developed a new method that...

Have you ever wondered how we can use water to power cars and not just gasoline? Well, scientists have been working on this cool technology...

Knitted fabrics are usually associated with warm sweaters, scarves, and blankets. But researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences...

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—they power our smartphones, electric cars, and even help store energy at power stations. Despite their widespread use, these batteries have some...

Imagine a world where we have materials so light yet strong that they make airplanes and cars use less fuel. Or, a material that is...

Cities are getting smarter. With more people living in urban areas than ever before, finding ways to manage resources, reduce traffic, and improve the...