Invention

Using graphite, scientists have created a floating platform that requires no external power.

The new world record is 23.64 per cent efficiency.

A catalyst tethered by DNA

Faux reefs for coastal protection.

A rare glimpse into three-dimensional crack formation in brittle solids.

A new way to precisely modulate electron flow.

Turning waste into gold

Rice lab turned wind turbine material into a useful semiconductor.

The material delays the formation of ice crystals and reduces the adhesion of ice layers.

An eco-friendly wound dressing material.

New water batteries stay cool under pressure.

The system uses microwaves to reduce industrial heat and carbon emissions.