With nine sponge cubes, each weighing 0.8 grams, 15 milliliters of water can be absorbed from the atmosphere. Credit: Shu Shu Zheng, RMIT University A new sponge-like material uses sunlight to harvest water from air,…
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The ABLE device could one day detect airborne viruses or bacteria in hospitals or public spaces, improve neonatal care, or allow people with diabetes to monitor glucose levels through their breath. Credit: Pengju Li Portable…
Bill Atkinson, the Apple Computer designer who created the software that enabled the transformative visual approach pioneered by the company’s Lisa and Macintosh computers, making the machines accessible to millions of users without specialized skills,…
Summary: Researchers have developed a novel, scalable method to produce hydrogen directly from seawater, offering a revolutionary solution for clean energy production without desalination. Credit: Shutterstock A new electrode enables scalable hydrogen production from seawater,…
Panels coated with the new composite absorb moisture at night and release it during the day for passive cooling. Credit: Heno Hwang (KAUST) A new composite material passively keeps solar panels cool, boosting power output…
A new MIT-developed membrane separates crude oil components by size, not heat, offering a potential 90% energy savings and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions. <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip=" MIT MIT is an acronym for…
A schematic of an ultrasonic receiver that demonstrates how it can be bent and deformed during the process of wirelessly charging the battery of a body-inserted medical device, while maintaining its performance during close attachment…
A new sodium–air fuel cell triples lithium battery energy density and could enable electric planes. It’s safer, carbon-negative, and built from cheap, abundant materials — with a startup already working on commercializing it. Credit: Shutterstock…
Time lapse photos show a new ping-pong-playing robot performing a top spin. The robot quickly estimates the speed and trajectory of an incoming ball and precisely hits it to a desired location on the table….
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking material for solid-state batteries that sets a new record in lithium-ion conductivity, potentially transforming energy storage technologies. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers at TUM have developed a new material for solid-state batteries….
