1+ day, 59+ min ago  (569+ words) Scientists have directly observed how tiny metal structures called lithium dendrites grow inside lithium-ion batteries, revealing why they can damage batteries and cause dangerous short circuits. The needle-like formations develop on the anode, the negative terminal of a battery. If…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (354+ words) Scientists from the Netherlands have developed a microwave-assisted chemical process that could unlock efficient, eco-friendly recycling for clothing made from Twaron and Kevlar " extremely tough materials that are difficult to recycle. As SciTechDaily relayed, both Kevlar and Twaron are types…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1069+ words) When your winter jacket slows heat escaping your body or the cardboard sleeve on your coffee keeps heat from reaching your hand, you're seeing insulation in action. In both cases, the idea is the same: keep heat from flowing where…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (142+ words) PolyU explains its research has successfully overcome the two major drawbacks of traditional magnetorheological materials - heavy magnetic powders and the potential health risks posed by high-strength magnetic fields to the human body. These new soft magnetorheological textiles can flexibly deform…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (408+ words) Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in solar technology by creating the world's first flexible crystalline, silicon-perovskite solar panels that can bend without breaking. The panels could open the doors for solar power in spaces previously thought impossible to electrify, including…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (423+ words) A Michigan State plastic packaging research team is keeping its work close to the family. That's because the experts " supported by $1.7 million in government funding " have discovered that related polymers produce useful packaging that's also recyclable, according to MSU Today,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (448+ words) Galvorn is stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and has the conductivity of copper, according to an article on LinkedIn. While the jury is still out on whether it's faster than a speeding bullet, experts at Houston-based DexMat suggest their…...

5+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (571+ words) As the world transitions toward cleaner, renewable sources of energy, lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly important. These batteries do everything from power electric vehicles to store the electricity generated by solar arrays and wind farms. However, figuring out what to…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (309+ words) This organic material could completely replace plastic in cars. Cars are around 50% plastic " dashboards, door panels, bumpers, steering wheels, and more. Plastic is cheap, sturdy, and long-lasting, so finding a sustainable replacement has been difficult, but researchers at the Indian…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (810+ words) As summer temperatures in Osaka, Japan, soar closer to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, staff at Expo 2025 are beating the heat with utility vests that are powered by the sun. Developed by Toyota Group company Toyoda Gosei, in collaboration with solar cell startup…...