Researchers Warn: Global Warming of Up to 3 Degrees Likely
The goal of limiting global warming to a maximum of 2 degrees as set by the Paris Agreement seems unlikely to be achieved, with current…
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Quiet and Efficient – New Propeller Advance Paves Way for Electric Planes
The electrification of aviation is viewed as a crucial component in the creation of a fossil fuel-free future. However, electric aviation is faced with a…
Magnetic Quantum Leap Unleashes Ultra-Fast Sustainable Computers
The discovery of new quantum materials with magnetic properties are believed to pave the way for ultra-fast and considerably more energy efficient computers and mobile…
New Wood-Based Technology Can Easily Purify Contaminated Water
Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have come up with a new way to purify contaminated water using cellulose-based materials. This breakthrough could…
Killing Even Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A New Infection-Fighting Wound Spray
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed antibiotic resistance as a top ten global health threat, making it imperative to find new ways to combat…
New Research Reveals That Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Often Lack Nutritional Value
The rise of plant-based protein options as meat substitutes has grown significantly as more individuals adopt a plant-based diet. However, the nutritional value of these…
Mysteries of the Universe Revealed Under the Skin of an Atomic Nucleus
Massive neutron stars colliding in space are believed to be able to create precious metals such as gold and platinum. Although the properties of these…
Capturing Solar Energy and Converting It to Electricity When Needed – Up to 18 Years Later
The researchers behind an energy system that makes it possible to capture solar energy, store it for up to eighteen years, and release it when…
Quantum Gravity: Mathematical Discovery Could Shed Light on Secrets of the Universe
How can Einstein’s theory of gravity be unified with quantum mechanics? It is a challenge that could give us deep insights into phenomena such as…
Mysterious Cosmic Flashes Pinpointed to a Surprising Location in Space – “Closest Ever”
Astronomers have been surprised by the closest source of mysterious flashes in the sky called fast radio bursts. Precision measurements with radio telescopes reveal that…
For IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Specific Diets Are Less Important Than Expected
Many IBS sufferers avoid certain types of food and often exclude gluten. However, a large new study from Chalmers University of Technology and Uppsala University,…
Secret Embraces of Stars – With Far-Reaching Consequences – Revealed by Gigantic Telescope
Unlike our Sun, most stars live with a companion. Sometimes, two come so close that one engulfs the other – with far-reaching consequences. When a…
New Insulation Material Enables More Efficient Electricity Distribution
High-voltage direct current cables which can efficiently transport electricity over long distances play a vital role in our electricity supply. Optimizing their performance is therefore…
Graphene Binds Drugs That Kill Bacteria on Medical Implants To Prevent Infection
Bacterial infections relating to medical implants place a huge burden on healthcare and cause great suffering to patients worldwide. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of…
Research Shows Cell Aging Can Be Slowed by Oxidants
At high concentrations, reactive oxygen species — known as oxidants — are harmful to cells in all organisms and have been linked to aging. But…
New Electronic Paper Displays Brilliant Colors With Minimum Energy Consumption
Imagine sitting out in the sun, reading a digital screen as thin as paper, but seeing the same image quality as if you were indoors….
Waste Not: New Dipping Solution Turns the Whole Fish Into Valuable Food
When herring are filleted, more than half their weight becomes a low-value ‘side stream’ that never reaches our plates – despite being rich in protein…
World-First Concept for Rechargeable Cement-Based Batteries – Imagine a 20-Story Building That Stores Energy Like a Giant Battery
Imagine an entire twenty-story concrete building that can store energy like a giant battery. Thanks to unique research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, such…
