Carbon nanotube fiber ‘textile’ heaters could help industry electrify high-temperature gas heating
Rice University researchers develop flexible, lightweight heaters with superior heat distribution, reducing carbon emissions in industrial processes.
This odd little plant could help turbocharge crop yields
Researchers at Cornell University discover hornworts’ unique protein component could revolutionise photosynthesis efficiency in staple crops.
Okra, fenugreek extracts remove up to 90% of microplastics from water
Tarleton State University researchers discover plant extracts as biodegradable alternatives, achieving up to 90% microplastic removal.
Molecular ‘catapult’ fires electrons at the limits of physics
Cambridge University researchers discover vibration-driven charge transfer occurs faster than previously thought, challenging conventional solar energy theories.
Improved EV battery technology will outmatch degradation from warmer climate
University of Michigan research shows new EV batteries withstand warmer climates, potentially increasing vehicle lifespans globally.
New AI algorithm enables scientific monitoring of “blue tears”
Researchers at Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology develop BT-YOLO for precise algal bloom analysis and forecasting.
New technology could use sunlight to break down ‘forever chemicals’
University of Bath researchers develop carbon-based catalyst, potentially revolutionising detection and removal of persistent PFAS chemicals.
E-waste chemicals are appearing in dolphins and porpoises
City University of Hong Kong researchers find liquid crystal monomers accumulating in marine mammals, impacting gene activity.
Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries
North Carolina State University develops composite with thermoplastic healing agent, extending component lifespan and reducing waste.
Tiny gold spheres could improve solar energy harvesting
Researchers at Korea University develop gold supraballs, doubling solar absorption efficiency by capturing more sunlight wavelengths.