Ammonium is the secret ingredient in stable, efficient, scalable perovskite solar cells

A new pathway to creating durable, efficient perovskite photovoltaics at industrial scale has been demonstrated through…

Artificial DNA kills cancer

Researchers have used artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells in a completely new way.…

Materials science: A rough start can lead to a strong bond

Researchers developed a cheap and simple process to create nanoscale structures on the surface of galvanized…

Appreciating the value of elephants

An international team of researchers has mapped out the values and benefits of elephants to help…

Decoding the secret language of photosynthesis

For decades, scientists have been stumped by the signals plants send themselves to initiate photosynthesis, the…

Easy way to spin nanofibers, inspired by silkworms

Did you know that silk fabric is made from … well, worm spit? The way that…

Should we tax robots?

A small tax on robots, as well as on trade generally, will help reduce income inequality…

Using deep learning to monitor India's disappearing forest cover

Using satellite monitoring data, researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm that could provide real-time monthly…

Biodegradable medical gowns produce harmful emissions

Biodegradable medical gowns, designed to be greener than conventional counterparts, actually produce harmful greenhouse gases, according…

See no evil: People find good in villains

No matter how egotistical, power hungry or greedy the person is, many of us are still…