Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…
Category: What new technology is coming around the corner?
How does nature inspire technology? What new technology should we expect to come around the corner? What will they think of next?
New device converts mechanical energy into light
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…
Biofilm technology for powering wearables
Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device…
Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…
New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer
A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.
LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward
Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…
How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry
The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…
Could quantum dots reduce the cost of indoor farming?
Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By…
What if plastic could detect light or clean wastewater?
Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to…
One step closer to wearable electronics
Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…