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2+ hour, 38+ min ago (25+ words) New method uses no freezing technology or refrigeration equipment'just water and a vacuum. See full article... Physicists 3D-printed a Christmas tree of ice...

4+ hour, 54+ min ago (1059+ words) Home " Features " Pieces The achievement has potential implications from medicine to materials science. In a quiet lab at Argonne National Laboratory, Saw-Wai Hla and his team were huddled around their instruments late one night when they detected the spectral signature they had been searching for. The excitement in the room was electric. After more than a decade of research, they had done it. They had captured the X-ray fingerprint of a single atom. For Hla, a professor at Ohio University and physicist at Argonne, the discovery was a career-defining moment. "I could not sleep for probably two, three days," Hla recalls. "It was one of the best moments of my life." When Wilhelm Roentgen first discovered X-rays in 1895, he couldn't have imagined how far this technology would advance. From revolutionizing medicine to exploring the surface of Mars, X-rays have become…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago (405+ words) Made from plant cellulose, the new plastic is as strong as conventional petroleum-based plastics Researchers in Japan have invented a new type of plant-based plastic that fully degrades in seawater without leaving behind any microplastics. Made from plant cellulose, the world's most abundant organic compound, the plastic is also able to decompose in other natural environments without contaminating soil or harming animals and plants. The research team behind the discovery say this makes it a "perfect plastic" that goes beyond other plastics that market themselves as biodegradable. "Nature produces about one trillion tons of cellulose every year," said Takuzo Aida, a chemist at the Riken Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), who led the research. "From this abundant natural substance, we have created a flexible yet tough plastic material that safely decomposes in the ocean. This technology will help protect…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago (581+ words) The new cathode design suppresses c-collapse without lowering energy capacity. An international team of researchers has found a way to extend the lifespan of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries by suppressing a damaging structural failure in nickel-rich (Ni-rich) cathodes known as c-collapse. The approach, aimed to stabilize high-energy, Ni-rich cathodes, was developed by scientists from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, run by California's Stanford University, and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). Lithium-ion batteries power smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles (EVs), and grid-scale storage systems. But repeated charging and discharging gradually wear them down. Internal stress caused when lithium ions move in and out of the cathode is a major reason for this. At high voltages, layered cathode materials can undergo sudden shrinkage along one crystallographic direction, known as the c-lattice parameter. This contraction, or c-collapse, can crack particles, disrupt ion…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago (129+ words) SRMIST partners with Pon Pure Chemicals to establish a joint lab for oil-field chemical research and development in Chennai. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pon Pure Chemicals Pvt Ltd., Chennai, to establish a joint laboratory for oil-field chemical product development and analytical testing, with a focused emphasis on drilling fluids and related formulations The joint facility, to be named the SRMIST'Pon Pure Chemicals Lab, will be established at the SRMIST main campus. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application in the oil and gas sector. SRMIST also plans to offer certificate, diploma, and degree programmes in relevant areas, including mud engineering, aligned with industry needs, according to a press release...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago (463+ words) In the realm of photocatalytic materials, research is continually evolving, seeking improved processes for the degradation of organic pollutants. A significant advancement has emerged from the recent works of Manikandan, Sasikumar, and Seenivasan, whose investigations delve into the structural modifications of graphitic carbon nitride, or g-C3N4. This innovative study is centered on the incorporation of [] The research also delves deep into the characterization techniques utilized to confirm the successful synthesis of the g-C3N4/NiO composite. Techniques such as X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and surface area analysis provide critical insights into the elemental composition and structural integrity of the synthesized material. These characterizations are essential for establishing the reliability of the findings and ensure reproducibility in future studies or practical implementations. The future exploration into adapting these materials into real-world applications will be crucial. There remains a wealth of knowledge to uncover…...

7+ hour, 20+ min ago (913+ words) In an era where sustainability is paramount, innovative methods to address waste management have gained significant traction. Recent scientific developments highlight the promising potential of upcycling waste materials toward creating valuable resources. A particularly noteworthy advancement involves the transformation of waste toner powder, typically discarded from printers, into magnetic multiwalled carbon nanotube composites. This breakthrough, [] In an era where sustainability is paramount, innovative methods to address waste management have gained significant traction. Recent scientific developments highlight the promising potential of upcycling waste materials toward creating valuable resources. A particularly noteworthy advancement involves the transformation of waste toner powder, typically discarded from printers, into magnetic multiwalled carbon nanotube composites. This breakthrough, presented in a study by Shahib et al., underscores a revolutionary intersection of waste management and energy storage applications. Waste toner powder, a byproduct of printing processes, has long posed…...

7+ hour, 56+ min ago (360+ words) Android Headlines / Android News / Sodium-Ion Batteries are the Next Big Breakthrough for Smartphones Researchers found that sodium-ion batteries charge faster than lithium-ion batteries and handle temperature changes better, while being cheaper to produce since sodium is abundant. The technology still needs development work before reaching smartphones, but it could offer a genuine performance advantage over current lithium batteries. Smartphone battery tech hasn't changed that much over the years. Lithium-ion is still the battery tech of choice, although over the years, researchers have attempted to find alternatives. But now, a new study from researchers over at the Tokyo University of Science may have stumbled upon an alternative: sodium-ion batteries. If you don't have time to read the study, here's the TL;DR. Sodium-ion batteries actually charge faster than lithium batteries. The researchers at Tokyo University of Science tested both types and…...

8+ hour, 19+ min ago (666+ words) On December 1, 2025, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced the availability of a report analyzing the applications of nano-enabled textiles and their presence on the EU and global markets. The report, Information on Nano-Enabled Textiles, addresses the growing integration of nanotechnology in the textile industry, which has introduced advanced functionalities such as antimicrobial properties, enhanced durability, water repellence and ultraviolet (UV) protection....By: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. EUON Publishes Report on Nano-Enabled Textiles On December 1, 2025, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced the availability of a report analyzing the applications of nano-enabled textiles and their presence on the EU and global markets. The report, Information on Nano-Enabled Textiles, addresses the growing integration of nanotechnology in the textile industry, which has introduced advanced functionalities such as antimicrobial properties, enhanced durability, water repellence and ultraviolet (UV) protection. According to the…...

8+ hour, 24+ min ago (55+ words) A generalizable ML framework predicts protein interactions with ligand-stabilized gold nanoclusters, supporting faster design of bioimaging, sensing and drug delivery materials. Machine Learning model predicts protein binding on gold nanoclusters for biomedicine A generalizable ML framework predicts protein interactions with ligand-stabilized gold nanoclusters, supporting faster design of bioimaging, sensing and drug delivery materials....