New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills
Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.
Category: Engineering
New way to find geothermal energy
Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.
Natural materials to support green energy
Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.
Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics
Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.
Gamers characterize human gut microbes
Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…
Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion
Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.
How well can AI diagnose lung cancer?
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool that surpassed doctors in identifying patients at high risk of lung cancer from their…
New LED technology could make phone screens flexible
Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…
Modified solar cell produces power at night
Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative…
Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?
Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…