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...
New material could make car speakers sound perfect for every passenger
Anyone who has turned up the music in a car knows that sound doesn’t always reach everyone the same way.
The driver might enjoy perfect...
The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000s dotcom crash—with some important differences
If last week's trillion-dollar slide of major tech stocks felt familiar, it's because we've been here before—when hype about innovation last ran headlong into...
Bacterial spores could create self-healing, sustainable building materials
Scientists are bringing the concept of “living materials” one step closer to reality by using one of nature’s toughest survivors—bacterial spores.
A team of researchers,...
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New breakthrough could help calculate the likelihood of worst-case scenarios
Quick—if you had to guess, what would you think is most likely to end all life on Earth: a meteor strike, climate change or...
Scientists develop powerful new material to capture co₂ from the air
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new type of absorbing material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that can capture...
Black silicon photodetector breaks the 100% efficiency limit
Scientists have developed a black silicon photodetector that has reached above 130% efficiency.
Thus, for the first time, a photovoltaic device has exceeded the 100%...
Why skyscrapers take so long to build: new study reveals we can do better
Building skyscrapers is a slow process.
Why?
Researchers say we're being too cautious because we're not sure how wind will affect these tall structures.
A new study...
Scientists develop greener, faster way to make organic solar cells
Scientists have found a better and more eco-friendly way to make organic solar cells (OSCs)—a type of solar panel that is light, flexible, and...