Advances in sustainable, methanol-based fuels bring us a step closer to carbon neutral shipping.
Battery boost found by mimicking the wonders of bamboo
New membrane inspired from bamboo allows researchers to create new 2D material for better ion transport in batteries.
Colors of the Anthropocene — The future of green hydrogen
The Anthropocene has been defined by its carbon emissions, but modern technological advancements may hold the key to breaking this habit.
Breakthrough design offers promising solutions to the lithium-air battery problem
New design in lithium-air battery aims to get more electric vehicles on the road.
This month in pictures
Enjoy this gallery of science images featuring a glowing hydrogel fish, microscale flowers, nanoscale fireworks, and more.
Getting renewable ethers on the road
Clean-burning synthetic fuels made from renewable ethers could replace carbon-based fuels and contribute to a cyclic carbon economy.
The biodegradable battery
Researchers build a biodegradable mini-capacitor that consists of carbon, cellulose, glycerin, and table salt — and it works reliably.
Hidden gems in materials discovery: Healing our climate with barite
Many groundbreaking materials find their origins as rediscovered gems buried deep within the dusty archives, and barite could be one of them.
Even without a brain, metal-eating robots can still search for food
The “metal-eating” robot can follow a metal path without using a computer or needing a battery.
Fossils provide new insights into the evolution of bones
Modern biology considers bone cells essential for bone development and health. However, when bone initially evolved some 400-million years ago, these were missing. So why did bone cells evolve?