University of Plymouth researchers put a smartphone in a blender to quantify the materials composition of an average phone. They hope to encourage greater recycling rates with their project.
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ETH Zurich researchers developed an anti-fog coating that works by absorbing sunlight and generating heat rather than being hydrophilic, like other common anti-fog sprays. The researchers are collaborating with an industry partner to bring their coating to market.
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Goodyear released a concept design for AERO, a two-in-one airless tire that serves as both tire and propeller in future flying cars. Though realizing such a design may not be possible, it can trigger discussion about future directions for technology development.
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Gallium nitride wall chargers are lighter, thinner, and, in most cases, cheaper than comparable silicon-based chargers. Verge Science takes a look at the potential this semiconductor holds to revolutionize the electronics industry.
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In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table, we take a look at a recent State Farm commercial featuring helium—and dig into the science to see what they did and did not get right.
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A new National Renewable Energy Laboratory study outlines benefits of floating photovoltaic systems over land-based solar panels, but it cautions more research is needed to understand all potential impacts.
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For structural batteries to serve as both an energy source and a construction material, they must be light, strong, safe, and have high load-bearing capacity. New research suggests modeling the solid electrolyte after cartilage could fulfill all these requirements.
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Students at The University of Texas at El Paso created 3D-printed ceramic sculptures for an art exhibition. The project raised questions among students about if 3D-printed objects are real art.
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A Japanese company launched seven microsatellites into orbit containing pellets meant to burn up and mimic meteor showers. If everything goes to plan, this first artificial meteor shower will take place over Hiroshima in spring 2020.
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The United Nations proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Take a look at what we know about the table and what could happen in the future.
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