A new electrical method for next-gen electronic devices and quantum computers

For the first time, scientists demonstrate how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow.

A new and efficient way to recycle metals from batteries

Reversing order and avoiding the loss.

An acoustic trapping chip can provide 3D trapping of cells

The chip can provide nN level trapping force and ms level trapping time for micron sized particles.

Getting high-resolution images of individual proteins in cells

Tearing apart a million-dollar microscope – for science.

Genetically modified silkworms produced spider silk six times tougher than the Kevlar

Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers.

LionGlass: A new glass for the future

Super strong, eco-friendly glass: 10x strength, half carbon emissions.

Making green hydrogen from plastic waste

Graphene by-product offsets ‘flash’ hydrogen production costs, Rice study finds.

Harvest fresh water with innovative technologies & nature inspiration

Researcher finds inspiration from spider webs and beetles to harvest fresh water from thin air.

3D-printed living material could clean polluted water

A sustainable and eco-friendly solution to clean pollutants from water.

An energy-efficient method for capturing and converting carbon dioxide

Capture carbon dioxide with MIT's electrochemical device for renewable electricity.

How to prevent biofilms in space?

Space Station tests show that a surface treatment can help.

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