An innovative chemical sensor design could make environmental monitoring in the field more efficient and effective.
What scientists hope to learn with the new James Webb Space Telescope
The new James Webb Space Telescope will collect infrared light from distant corners of the cosmos, enabling scientists to see further than ever before.
Fuel for thought — The future of Martian colonization
A biorefinery built on the Red Planet could help produce rocket fuel required for a return journey, but some snags need to be worked through first.
Scientists create the world’s thinnest X-ray detector
Tin mono-sulfide nanosheets prove to be effective and sensitive soft X-ray detectors with potential to monitor biological systems in real time.
Accessing forbidden colors using “twisted” nanoparticles
Scientists have found a way to reveal forbidden colors of light through a new physical effect.
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.
Carbon dioxide locked in stone
Mineralization of carbon dioxide has some serious advantages over physical traps, giving rise to potential carbon-negative industries.
This month in pictures
Bacteria-killing micromotors, microscopic patchworks, and DNA fibers decorated with self-made “smileys” — science has never looked better.
Earth Day 2021: How technology is helping to fight the climate crisis
Seven emerging technologies that could help to mitigate the most devastating effects of climate change.