Researchers have developed a new class of electronic sensors using protein nanowires harvested from bacteria. These sensors are significantly more sensitive than traditional silicon-based electronics and can detect trace amounts…
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a nanostructured copper surface that kills bacteria and viruses in minutes. By increasing surface area and creating microscopic physical disruptions, the material…
Researchers have developed a 'smart' surgical suture that uses conductive materials to monitor deep-tissue wounds wirelessly. This innovation allows doctors to detect post-operative complications like infections or leaks without additional…
NASA researchers have developed GRX-810, a new 3D-printable alloy capable of withstanding temperatures over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This oxide dispersion-strengthened material offers significantly higher durability and strength than current aerospace…
Researchers at Ames National Laboratory have developed a new permanent magnet material that eliminates the need for expensive and supply-constrained critical rare-earth elements. The alloy, composed of cerium, cobalt, copper,…
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory utilized the Frontier supercomputer and advanced AI to identify new solid-state electrolyte materials for batteries. This computational breakthrough significantly narrows the search for safer,…
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed the first anode-free sodium solid-state battery, offering a cheaper and safer alternative to lithium-ion technology. By eliminating the anode and using abundant…
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a new class of zirconia-based ceramics that exhibit super-elastic properties. Unlike traditional brittle ceramics, this material can undergo significant deformation and return to its…
Researchers have discovered reidite, an extremely rare high-pressure mineral, within the Stac Fada rock formation in the Scottish Highlands. Formed from zircon during a massive meteorite impact 1.2 billion years…
