Singapore scientists from the Nanyang Technological University have successfully developed biodegradable batteries that can be buried in the soil after they’re no longer useful. These paper-thin zinc batteries could one day become the eco-friendly and sustainable method of powering our smartphones and other electronic devices. These batteries are made of […]
A team of researchers from the University of Maryland made a transparent material from ordinary wood sheets that’s clear as glass, but much stronger and with a higher insulating capacity. They hope it will be used as an energy efficient material in the future. Scientists Make Transparent Wood Sheets Clear […]
Thanks to this groundbreaking trial with mosquito manipulation, the cases of dengue fever have been reduced by 77 percent. The scientists used mosquitoes that were infected with ‘miraculous’ bacteria that lowers the ability of the insects to spread dengue. The trial which took place in Yogyakarta city in Indonesia is […]
An international team of scientists from Russia and India have succeeded in creating an edible food wrap that’s suitable to be used with fruits, veggies, meat, seafood, and poultry. The wrap is made using natural ingredients only and the research notes they’re safe for the health of the consumer and […]
When Ryan Dickie was photographing the northern lights on a remote Canadian stretch without anyone nearby, a sizzling sound started echoing in the valley. The 36-year-old indigenous Dene photographer and conservationist from the Fort Nelson First Nation decided to distance a bit from light pollution and shoot what he hoped […]
Microplastics is everywhere and according to a recent study, the island chain of the Maldives, known for its rich marine biodiversity, has the highest level of pollution with microplastics, both on its beaches and on the waters near the shore. The study, led by marine scientists from the Flinders University […]
Quantum glass batteries or glass batteries are the next frontier in electric cars. They’re often referred to as the ‘forever battery’ and the holy grail of batteries is expected to solve the two major issues that have been preventing a wide acceptance of electric cars (limited battery life and slow […]
According to scientists, they may be a step closer to a viable MS treatment after they discovered a drug which is capable of fixing the nerve coatings damaged by this illness. In a clinical trial of the drug bexarotene, it was found that the drug repaired the myelin sheaths which […]
According to Japanese stem cell biologist Hiromitsu Nakauchi, he’s been waiting on this moment for more than 10 years. After several years of planning, the researcher has received a governmental approval to pursue one of the most controversial projects out there, i.e. human-animal embryo experiments. Namely, for many countries in […]
The Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre in London will be recruiting 24 people for a study that will try to find a vaccine for the COVID-19. Volunteers will be paid £3,500 if they want to participate The centre explains that the volunteers will be injected with two weaker strains of […]
