15+ hour, 50+ min ago  (180+ words) The researchers discovered that at room temperature, these molecules self-assemble into tiny circular nanostructures called nanodisks. These nanodisks display an optical property that enables them to interact with polarized light in a distinctive way (chiroptical activity). Upon heating, the nanodisks…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (397+ words) This illustration depicts comb-like aggregations of zwitterionic groups forming high-mobility pathways for ions in a newly developed polymer electrolyte that could have huge implications for solid-state batteries and other energy technologies. The challenge of ion transport in solid-state batteries Polymers…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (455+ words) As the world increasingly relies on batteries'from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems'scientists are searching for safer and more affordable alternatives to today's lithium-ion technology. Now, researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (1670+ words) Camping in 2026 is no longer just about having portable power. It is about how efficiently you can collect usable energy in real outdoor conditions. A portable solar panel may look strong on paper, but actual performance depends on far more…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (512+ words) Credit: Ting Zhou, Shuting Zhu, Xuechuan Li, Xing Wang, Ruzhen Huang, Wenyi Dong, Zilong Zhao & Hongjie Wang A newly engineered biochar material could offer a powerful and low-cost way to remove toxic pollutants from wastewater, according to a new study…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (557+ words) Clear to partly cloudy skies overnight; not as cold as recent nights. . The best way to charge your phone has changed. Here's how to do it now. We don't think about it much. We plug in our phones whenever we…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago  (147+ words) A new generation of energy-efficient transistors is now being developed based on thin, lightweight, electrically conducting films. Imagine miniature actuators with their own built-in sensing capability integrated into flexible, film-based circuit boards. This is the vision being pursued by research…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago  (213+ words) The 2026 Materials Postgraduate Research Conference brought together students, staff, and researchers for a day of insight, discussion, and celebration of cutting-edge materials science. The conference offered a showcase of the department's vibrant postgraduate community, with students presenting their latest research…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago  (1491+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement within the realm of inorganic chemistry, researchers at Rice University have unveiled a pioneering method to activate dioxygen with f-block metals, specifically neodymium. This achievement signifies a transformative step toward expanding the capabilities of lanthanide chemistry,…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (352+ words) This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette." The challenge was to rid the syrup of water and hope the residue would then crystallize. But how do you do that? The first attempt usually is to place the syrup…...