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New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum

Many common products, including plastics and detergents, rely on chemical reactions that depend on catalysts made from precious metals such…

3 months ago

Scientists discover flaws that make electronics faster, smarter, and more efficient

Scientists have turned a longstanding challenge in electronics -- material defects -- into a quantum-enhanced solution, paving the way for…

8 months ago

This magnetic breakthrough could make AI 10x more efficient

The rapid rise in AI applications has placed increasingly heavy demands on our energy infrastructure. All the more reason to…

9 months ago

Researchers develop efficient lithium extraction method, setting stage for sustainable EV battery supply chains

In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium -- a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles…

1 year ago

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid preps for efficient adventures

  2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid starts at $36,415 The AWD crossover SUV gets 35 mpg combined The Hybrid costs $3,000 more…

1 year ago

Reactor could make direct air capture more energy efficient

Rice University researchers have developed an electrochemical reactor that has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption for direct air…

1 year ago

Solving a memristor mystery to develop efficient, long-lasting memory devices

Phase separation, when molecules part like oil and water, works alongside oxygen diffusion to help memristors -- electrical components that…

2 years ago

This tiny chip can safeguard user data while enabling efficient computing on a smartphone

Health-monitoring apps can help people manage chronic diseases or stay on track with fitness goals, using nothing more than a…

2 years ago

Revolutionizing hydrogen production: Economical and efficient solutions unveiled

Water eletrolysis process is a system that produces hydrogen by electrolyzing water. It is an eco-friendly technology that can produce…

2 years ago

Novel device promotes efficient, real-time and secure wireless access

A new device from the lab of Dinesh Bharadia, an affiliate of the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) and…

2 years ago