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June 28, 2025
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June 27, 2025 Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique called RAVEN that can capture the full complexity of an ultra-intense laser pulse in a single shot—something previously thought nearly ...
June 18, 2025 As electric vehicles grow more popular, their warning sounds may not be doing enough to protect pedestrians. A Swedish study shows that these signals are hard to locate, especially when multiple ...
June 11, 2025 California s solar energy boom is often hailed as a green success story but a new study reveals a murkier reality beneath the sunlit panels. Researchers uncover seven distinct forms of corruption ...
June 7, 2025 Scientists at Binghamton University are bringing a sci-fi fantasy to life by developing tiny batteries that vanish after use inspired by Mission: Impossible. Led by Professor Seokheun Choi, the team ...
June 2, 2025 Despite advances in machine vision, processing visual data requires substantial computing resources and energy, limiting deployment in edge devices. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a self-powered artificial synapse that distinguishes ...
June 2, 2025 Researchers have discovered that the mixing of small particles between two solid electrolytes can generate an effect called a 'space charge layer,' an accumulation of electric charge at the interface between the two materials. The finding could aid ...
May 30, 2025 Students recently unveiled their invention of a robotic actuator -- the 'muscle' that converts energy into a robot's physical movement -- that has the ability to detect punctures or pressure, heal the injury and repair its damage-detecting ...
May 29, 2025 Researchers present new experimental and theoretical results for the bound electron g-factor in lithium-like tin which has a much higher nuclear charge than any previous measurement. The experimental accuracy reached a level of 0.5 parts per ...
May 29, 2025 Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for lithium is set to grow rapidly over the next 25 years. A new analysis looks at how new mining operations and battery recycling ...
May 28, 2025 Engineers have developed a multifunctional, reconfigurable component for an optical computing system that could be a game changer in ...
May 28, 2025 Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling ...
May 27, 2025 Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the electrification of ...
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June 23, 2025 Researchers in Sweden have developed a powerful new material that dramatically boosts the ability to create hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight, making the process eight times more effective than ...
June 17, 2025 In a leap toward greener tech, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute have discovered a way to control magnetic textures using electric fields no bulky magnets needed. Their star material? A ...
May 26, 2025 A newly discovered silicone variant is a semiconductor, researchers have discovered -- upending assumptions that the material class is exclusively ...
May 23, 2025 A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in determining fundamental properties of atomic nuclei. The team conducted laser spectroscopy experiments on muonic helium-3. Muonic helium-3 ...
May 23, 2025 Researchers developed a faster, more stable way to simulate the swirling electric fields inside industrial plasmas -- the kind used to make ...
May 22, 2025 Scientists developed a smartphone-compatible ethanol sensor using a metal-organic framework called Cu-MOF-74. The sensor visually detects ethanol concentrations across a wide range, with no ...
May 21, 2025 Researchers have discovered a new class of materials -- called intercrystals -- with unique electronic properties that could power future ...
May 21, 2025 In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change ...
May 20, 2025 Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell -- without damaging it. Researchers have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of tools: frozen ethanol, ...
May 20, 2025 Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land. This does not always meet with citizens' approval. What is known as agrivoltaics (Agri-PV), however, is ...
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May 19, 2025 The average energy project costs 40% more than expected for construction and takes almost two years longer than planned, finds a new global study. One key insight: The investment risk is highest for ...
May 15, 2025 In Project Chimera, a game lab combines a VR computer game with educational problems in order to convey scientific content in a motivating ...
May 15, 2025 Charge transfer, or the movement of electrons, can occur either within a molecule or between two molecules. Combining the two types of charge transfer is challenging. Now, scientists have developed a ...
May 14, 2025 A new study examined associations between diet, drinking water, and 'legacy' PFAS -- chemicals that were phased out of production in the US in the 2000s -- with blood samples from ...
May 14, 2025 A team of engineers has developed a system that could transform desalination practices, making the process more adaptable, resilient and cheaper. The new system is powered by sunlight and uses a ...
May 14, 2025 New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or ...
May 14, 2025 Scientists have successfully relocated protons outside of an antimatter laboratory with the help of an autonomous, open Penning trap. This breakthrough marks a significant step toward transporting ...
May 13, 2025 Researchers have detailed the geological ingredients required to find clean sources of natural hydrogen beneath our feet. The work details the requirements for natural hydrogen, produced by the Earth ...
May 9, 2025 Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen. The unique systems reveal new pathways to ...
May 8, 2025 Scientists have developed a new microscope that significantly improves the way heat flow in materials can be measured. This advancement could lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy ...
May 1, 2025 A team has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead of breathing on oxygen. The findings could ...
May 1, 2025 A research team has developed a new technique to rapidly and accurately determine the charge state of electrons confined in semiconductor quantum dots -- fundamental components of quantum computing ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as ...
Apr. 30, 2025 A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and ...
Apr. 29, 2025 A new study turns long-held conventional wisdom about a certain type of polymer on its head, greatly expanding understanding of how some of biochemistry's fundamental forces work. The study ...
Apr. 28, 2025 Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption ...
Apr. 23, 2025 Researchers have identified a new material which could be used as a flexible semiconductor in wearable devices by using a technique that focuses on the manipulation of spaces between atoms in ...
Apr. 22, 2025 Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or ...
Apr. 21, 2025 Researchers observe over a dozen never-before-seen quantum states in a unique quantum ...
Apr. 18, 2025 A research team develops high-power, high-energy-density anode using nano-sized tin particles and hard ...
Monday, May 19, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Learning as an Adventure: The Lecture Theater in the Spaceship
- A Novel Hybrid Charge Transfer Crystal With Reversible Color-Changing Property
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Drinking Water, Select Foods Linked to PFAS in California Adults
- Engineers Tackle Sunlight Intermittency in Solar Desalination
- Got Data? Breastfeeding Device Measures Babies' Milk Intake in Real Time
- Protons on the Move
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Electricity-Generating Bacteria May Power Future Innovations
- New Bayesian Method Enables Rapid Detection of Quantum Dot Charge States
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Rapid Lithium Extraction Eliminates Use of Acid and High Heat, Scientists Report
- Rare Earth Element Extraction Bolstered by New Research
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Friday, April 18, 2025
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Faster Way to Solve Complex Planning Problems
- A Step Toward Harnessing Clean Energy from Falling Rainwater
- A Compact, Mid-Infrared Pulse Generator
- Study Finds Dramatic Boost in Air Quality from Electrifying Railways
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Friday, March 28, 2025
- Physicists Use Quantum Entanglement to Crack Mystery of Strange Metals
- Smart Textiles and Surfaces: How Lightweight Elastomer Films Are Bringing Tech to Life
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Study Documents Impacts of Large-Scale Entry of Rooftop Solar Panels on Competition
- BESSY II: Magnetic 'microflowers' Enhance Local Magnetic Fields
- E-Scooter Crashes Mainly Caused by Reckless Driving
- The Evolution of Low-Temperature Adapted Enzymes
- Gas Injection Setup in New Fusion System Is Guided by Public-Private Research
Monday, March 24, 2025
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Engineer Develops New Security Protocol to Protect Miniaturized Wireless Medical Implants from Cyberthreats
- Recycled Cements Drive Down Emissions Without Slacking on Strength
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- New Carbon-Negative Material Could Make Concrete and Cement More Sustainable
- EPA Regulations Cut Power Sector Emissions but Miss Opportunities for Deeper Reductions
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Web Search Formulas Offer a First Step for Protecting Critical Infrastructure
- Innovative Infant Wearable Uses Artificial Intelligence for at-Home Assessments of Early Motor Development
- Reusing Old Oil and Gas Wells May Offer Green Energy Storage Solution
- Eco-Friendly Method to Efficiently Convert Methane to Ethanol
Monday, March 17, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Scientists Discover Smart Way to Generate Energy With Tiny Beads
- Water Movement on Surfaces Makes More Electric Charge Than Expected
Monday, March 10, 2025
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Friday, February 28, 2025
- Researchers Develop Efficient Lithium Extraction Method, Setting Stage for Sustainable EV Battery Supply Chains
- Eco Friendly, Inexpensive System for Storing High-Power Energy from Pine Biomass
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Material's 'incipient' Property Could Jumpstart Fast, Low-Power Electronics
- New Method Developed to Dramatically Enhance Bioelectronic Sensors
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Mesoporous Silicon: Semiconductor With New Talents
- Scientists Design Battery That Runs on Atomic Waste
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Chip-Based System for Terahertz Waves Could Enable More Efficient, Sensitive Electronics
- Rooftop Panels, EV Chargers, and Smart Thermostats Could Chip in to Boost Power Grid Resilience
- Topological Quantum Processor Marks Breakthrough in Computing
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Contact Electrification Depends on Materials' Contact History, Physicists Show
- New Process Gets Common Rocks to Trap Carbon Rapidly, Cheaply
- Breakthrough in Wireless Charging Technology
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Solar-Powered Device Captures Carbon Dioxide from Air to Make Sustainable Fuel
- The 'hydrogen Economy' May Be Relatively Small, but Critical
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Turning Car and Helicopter Exhaust Into Thermoelectric Energy
- When Qubits Learn the Language of Fiberoptics
Monday, February 10, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Coal Emissions Cost India Millions in Crop Damages
- Engineers Model Electric Grid Demand for EVs to Charge While in Motion
- New Device Uses Electrically Assisted Wind to Fight Fires
Monday, February 3, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- E-Mobility: AI System Accelerates the Development of Powertrains
- A Spintronic View of the Effect of Chiral Molecules
- Your Fridge Uses Tech from the 50's, but Scientists Have an Update
- Generating Electricity from Tacky Tape
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- New Structures of a Critical Amyloid Protein Illuminated
- Researchers Propose Novel Approaches for Improved Microgrid Management