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A newly developed ultra-black coating combines strong light absorption with thinness and durability-traits that could make it practical for starshades and other optics designed to directly image exoplanets and search for biosignatures. Read closer »

University of Hong Kong researchers report an ultra corrosion-resistant stainless steel for seawater electrolysis, using an unexpected two-layer protection mechanism that could improve electrolyzer durability for green hydrogen. Read closer »

Quaise Energy is pursuing geothermal power beyond naturally hot regions by drilling far deeper than conventional rigs allow. Its approach centers on millimeter-wave "maser" energy to melt and vitrify rock, aiming for scalable clean heat and power. Read closer »

Researchers have connected a time crystal-an exotic quantum phase that oscillates without continuous energy input-to a practical device setup, sharpening the case for real-world uses in quantum tech. Read closer »

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have unveiled an all-iron flow battery designed for long service life, using liquid electrolytes pumped over electrodes to store and release electricity. Read closer »

Researchers report a new memory device design that keeps shrinking without the usual rise in energy loss-pointing to cooler electronics and better battery life if the approach can be manufactured at scale. Read closer »

Researchers have directly imaged how paired particles move in a superconductor-like system, revealing synchronized, dance-like motion that standard theories didn't anticipate and offering a new window into how pairing emerges. Read closer »

Researchers have reproduced dolomite formation in the lab after two centuries of failed attempts, showing how tiny crystal defects can stall growth-and how natural conditions can remove those roadblocks over time. Read closer »

An experimental approach tested in a small liver transplant trial helped some recipients stay off standard anti-rejection drugs for years, raising new questions about how transplant tolerance could be induced safely. Read closer »

Northwestern engineers have printed flexible artificial neurons that generate lifelike electrical signals and can communicate with living brain cells, pointing toward softer, lower-cost interfaces for future brain and nerve therapies. Read closer »

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences propose a battery design that forms an internal "firewall" under heat, aiming to interrupt thermal runaway from the inside rather than relying only on external protection. Read closer »

Researchers at Kyushu University describe a "spin-flip" approach that could let solar cells harvest additional energy from heat, yielding an apparent efficiency above 100% under certain definitions. Read closer »

Researchers are revisiting a long-running idea: storing solar energy directly in chemical bonds. Molecular solar thermal systems could one day complement batteries by holding sunlight as heat on demand. Read closer »

Finnish startup Donut Lab says it has cracked solid-state batteries. The claim revives a long-running race to replace today's lithium-ion cells, with big implications for EVs, safety, and manufacturing. Read closer »

A Case Western Reserve University study links certain gut bacteria and microbe-made sugars to immune reactions that may worsen ALS and frontotemporal dementia, offering a new angle on why genetic risk doesn't always become disease. Read closer »