Scientists use novel method to make promising battery material

Charging and discharging a battery cell transforms its electrode material into a “super” material. …

Variable focus thin lens designed for augmented and virtual reality headsets

Researchers have developed a thin lens with a continuously tunable focal length. The new lens could…

Brazil has two populations of American bullfrogs, an exotic species that transmits a deadly fungus

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) have…

Greece ratifies deal to recoup 161 ancient treasures from US

Greece has ratified a complex deal for the return, over coming decades, of 161 striking ancient…

Stalled momentum in state efforts to decriminalize drug possession of controlled substances

States are acting to decriminalize possession of most or all controlled substances, according to updated data…

Polytitanium chloride pre-coagulation for fouling control of ceramic membrane

Membrane technology is widely applied in water treatment for removing suspended particles, colloids, and organic pollutants…

COVID increased Latinas' responsibilities at home while limiting their ability to work: Report

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinas left their jobs in large numbers as they were forced to…

Unveiling how water and ions impact chemical reactivities at solid-aqueous interfaces

Solid-aqueous interfaces are ubiquitous and essential in a diverse range of natural and man-made systems and…

Climate simulation reveals precipitation isotope changes in Asian monsoon and arid regions for the past 300,000 years

Stable isotopes in precipitation are important indicators for studying changes in the Earth’s water cycle and…

Minority, immigrant populations faced misinformation, hostility when seeking COVID-19 information online

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, many people turned to online sources to find health…