When you hear the term "invent," your mind probably jumps to a new device or an upgrade to an existing one — kind of like the stuff you see at the Consumer Electronics Show. However, every now and ...

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Scientists have identified a bizarre “iceberg” material that behaves in ways most people would call impossible. Instead of acting like a normal solid, it shows unexpected stability and strange ...

Buildings lose considerable heating and cooling energy through their windows, so window coatings with low thermal conductivity would improve efficiency. However, finding insulating materials that are ...

The U.S. Department of Defense invested in MP Materials last year, and gave the company a price guarantee. Reuters reports the government is now reconsidering the wisdom of offering price guarantees ...

Transparent climate action and support is a cornerstone of climate cooperation. It equips countries with an evidence base to better identify needs and prioritise actions, track progress towards ...

Scientists have shown that it may be possible to transform materials simply by triggering internal quantum ripples rather than blasting them with intense light. Imagine being able to change what a ...

Explore the future of insulation and hot water with a revolutionary water heater. Heat pumps are one of the most energy-efficient options for heating and cooling our homes. Phase change materials (PCM ...

Some octopuses have incredible camouflaging abilities. Victor Micallef via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 Octopuses and cuttlefish are sneaky sea creatures. To hide from predators and surprise ...