Upcycling polystyrene with sunlight and sulfur
Researchers in China developed a rapid, solar-driven process that transforms waste polystyrene and excess sulfur into chemicals used in…
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Turning carbon dioxide into fuel with nanostructures
Scientists designed an electrocatalyst infused with bismuth metal that helps convert CO2 to formate, providing a scalable new way to recycle…
New packaging can warn you when meat has spoiled
Scientists designed color-changing carbon dot biosensors that can detect spoiled meat in sealed packages in real-time.
Finding cancer cells in a cocktail of complex tissues
Scientists used technology similar to ChatGPT to develop a tool that can differentiate between the DNA of cancer cells and healthy cells in…
Fungi could reshape the next generation of smart materials
Scientists dispersed living fungal fibers into mixtures that can act as self-stabilizing emulsifiers, tunable films, and fast-responding…
Metal-tolerant plants could change the future of mining
Researchers demonstrated that some plant species store high amounts of nickel in their biomass, making them good candidates for metal…
Reinventing fabric coatings from textile waste
Scientists developed a sustainable way to upcycle discarded polyester and spandex fabrics into durable, toxin-free coatings using…
New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills
Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.
New way to find geothermal energy
Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.
Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer
Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…