New invention harvests static energy from waste polystyrene to produce electricity
Transforming pollution into power
This black hole consumes material 40 times faster than previously thought possible
Super-Eddington black holes could explain rapid black hole formation immediately following the Big Bang
Drones equipped with self-monitoring "nervous system" promise longer, safer flights
Fiber optic "nerves" could help drones diagnose problems
Stanford researchers develop molecule that forces cancer cells to kill themselves
Promising study turns oncogenes against cancer's natural survival mechanisms
MIT researchers develop new approach for training general purpose robots
We could create robots like Rosie from The Jetsons
Conductive silk threads could turn textiles into charging stations
Durability needs to improve ahead of commercialization
Uranus moon Miranda may harbor a hidden ocean, raising prospect of extraterrestrial life
Scientists revisted decades-old images with fresh eyes and made some startling findings
New impact printing technique can build structures, offers greener alternative to concrete and 3D printing
It is more sustainable than 3D printing
New technology can unlock previously inaccessible lithium reserves
Meanwhile, a supply shortage of this crucial chemical element is looming
Researchers to grow advanced liver tissue in space to improve transplants on Earth
Organ tissue repair using microgravity
New optical storage breakthrough could make CDs relevant again
Breakthrough could usher in "ultra-high-density" optical media, but more research is needed
Record-high carbon emissions in 2023 erase gains from pandemic decline
Oceans and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year
Scientists unlock a faster, cheaper way to store data on DNA
There's the potential to store 215 petabytes per gram of DNA, but obstructively slow speeds are a big hurdle
Electric wallpaper heats up Scotland's older houses in Glasgow trial
Feedback from tenants has been very positive so far
Outrageous $200 trillion climate hack proposes blasting diamonds into the atmosphere
Sprinkling diamond dust to reflect sunlight off the planet
Does walking faster in the rain keep you drier? A physicist breaks it down
Who needs an umbrella when you've got science?
Massive lithium reserve discovered in Arkansas could power global EV industry
But how much of it is commercially recoverable?
Why it matters: As the world continues its shift toward cleaner energy sources, a discovery of a massive lithium deposit in Arkansas could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation and energy storage. But challenges in its extraction and production must first be addressed.
3D-printed semiconductor-free logic gates could soon power cheap electronics devices
A serendipitous discovery that could make switching technology more accessible
Solar power from satellites poised to become reality within a year
It will be a proof of concept initially, but the potential is tantalizing
MIT engineers create solar-powered desalination system producing 5,000 liters of water daily
This could be a game-changer for inland communities where resources are scarce
China's new resistive magnet is 800,000 times stronger than Earth's field
It could help engineer and manipulate entirely new phases of matter
Capacitive sensing transforms everyday materials into interactive surfaces
This could lead to all kinds of new applications
Too good to be true, but controversial E-Cat generator claims to have extended EV battery life while driving continuously
This could be a breakthrough in sustainable energy production... or another scientific flop
New $150M facility will fire 7-petawatt lasers to (hopefully) achieve nuclear fusion
Forward-looking: Fusion energy is often regarded as the holy grail of power generation because it harnesses the same atomic process that powers the sun. The concept involves forcing atomic nuclei to fuse together, unleashing immense energy. If scientists can crack the code using lasers, it could lead to a virtually limitless supply of safe, sustainable energy without any carbon emissions.
Future Artemis III astronauts will wear Prada during their spacewalks
The new NASA spacesuit brings safety, mobility, and Italian style to space exploration