Discover how cellulose may revolutionize flexible electronics, replacing plastics in eco-friendly, sustainable substrates for innovative devices.
Earth and environment
Many losing faith in COP28 as president denies climate science
The ongoing debate at COP28 over the phase out of fossil fuels is impeding efforts to address the severe impacts of climate change.
Surveillance tool reveals spectral fingerprints hidden in insect wings
A revolutionary light-based tool decodes hover fly wing spectra in real time, addressing insect surveillance gaps to monitor the unfolding biodiversity crises.
How to draw a circuit with a ballpoint pen
A liquid metal encapsulated within bio-based shells allows researchers to “draw” functioning electronic circuits with ease.
Taming computers’ energy consumption with a new “spin glass” material
A newly discovered material and its intriguing properties could pave the way for more efficient computing.
A chlorophyll sensor detects plant stress for better crop yields
The sensor could improve crop yield by detecting changes in plant chlorophyll levels earlier and more precisely than existing methods.
A nanogenerator that captures the energy of falling water
This nanogenerator built from waste DVDs can generate electricity from gliding droplets of water.
Climate modeling turns to clouds to unravel a long-standing enigma
Clouds have scrambled climate models for decades and researchers are doing something about it.
Algae-based microrobots clean up plastic waste
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
How education can help the “right to repair” movement
Through awareness and education, individuals may become more conscious of their future spending choices, ultimately contributing to the success of the right to repair movement.
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