Biofilm technology for powering wearables
Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device…
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?
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…
Using nanoparticles to treat osteoporosis
The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones.…
New lab technique improves how we study the microbiome
Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by…