An Unexpected New Way To Recycle – Scientists Transform Plastic Waste Into Soap
Researchers have developed a new method to recycle plastics, such as those from milk cartons, food containers, and plastic bags, into soap. The method: Heat…
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Fully Charged in Just 6 Minutes – Groundbreaking Technique Could Revolutionize EV Charging
Typically, it takes around 10 hours to charge an electric vehicle. Even with fast-charging techniques, you’re still looking at a minimum of 30 minutes –…
Scientists Develop New More Efficient Method to Produce Green Hydrogen
Scientists from the University of Colorado have developed a new and efficient way to produce green hydrogen or green syngas, a precursor to liquid fuels….
Innovative Lignocellulose Bio-Refinery: Yeast’s New Frontier in Value-Added Chemical Production
A team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics has pioneered a microbial system that optimizes the production of valuable chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass by…
Scientists Successfully Recreate and Mathematically Validate Two Molecular Languages at the Origin of Life
Canadian researchers at the University of Montreal have successfully recreated and mathematically confirmed two molecular languages at the origin of life. Their groundbreaking findings, recently…
Nature Secret Recipe Inspires Breakthrough in Safer, Greener Fluorochemical Production
Researchers have developed a safer and more eco-friendly method for producing fluorochemicals, eliminating the use of hazardous hydrogen fluoride gas. The new technique, inspired by…
Scientists Discover Bacteria That Can Break Down Certain “Forever Chemicals”
Researchers have recently discovered two naturally-occurring bacteria capable of breaking down chlorinated “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS. Scientists specializing in chemical and environmental engineering…
Challenging Conventional Wisdom: New Discovery Transforms Our Understanding of Crystals
Previous beliefs have been overturned by the discovery of irregularly arranged structures. For many, the word “crystals” conjures images of shimmering suncatchers that create a…
MIT’s AI and Laser Duo Is Shaking Up How We Make Medicine
A collaborative research team from the MIT-Takeda Program combined physics and machine learning to characterize rough particle surfaces in pharmaceutical pills and powders. A team…
Harnessing Hydrogen in a Safe, Easy, and Affordable Way for a Decarbonized Future
Japanese scientists have discovered a compound, ethylammonium lead iodide, which can store and release ammonia safely and efficiently. This finding holds potential for ammonia’s role…
Breaking Barriers in Holography: Revolutionary Metamaterials Expand Spectrum Possibilities
The term ‘meta’ signifies the notion of going beyond or transcending. When this idea is related to materials, we refer to ‘metamaterials’, which are…
A Sustainable Solution – Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Wastewater
University of Toronto Engineering Ph.D. candidate Sara Abu-Obaid (ChemE) believes that a fundamental shift is overdue in the wastewater management sector. “We need to move…
Chemical Reactions Spark Life Into Self-Folding Micro Origami Machines
Cornell researchers have devised a way to utilize chemical reactions for the self-folding of microscale origami machines, allowing them to work in dry, room-temperature conditions….
The Dark Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus: Researchers Unmask the Culprit
A study published in the prestigious journal Scientific Reports has revealed the nature of the black stains on the passepartout of the ancient document. The…
Protein Power Play: SpyLigation Flips the Switch With a Flash of Light
This light-activation technology has potential applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and understanding how the body works. Scientists have developed light-activated SpyLigation, a method using…
1,000% Difference: Major Storage Capacity in Water-Based Batteries Found
Texas A&M researchers have found a significant increase in the storage capacity of water-based battery electrodes. Texas A&M University scientists have discovered a 1,000% difference…
No More Toxic Chemicals – The World’s First Fully Recyclable Printed Electronics
The first-of-a-kind demonstration indicates that a greener future for the electronics sector is possible. Duke University engineers have created the world’s first printed electronics that…
New Polar Bear-Inspired Fabric Is 30% Lighter Than Cotton and Far Warmer
A group of engineers from UMass Amherst has created a bilayered fabric that is 30% lighter than cotton yet provides greater warmth. Three engineers from…
