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Common Plastics Can Now Biodegrade in Soil Within a Year
Technology

Common Plastics Can Now Biodegrade in Soil Within a Year

A UK firm's new additive makes polyethylene and polypropylene fully biodegradable in 269 days — affecting the 32% of plastic packaging that leaks into the environment annually.

3 min read
New Hydrogen Turbine Makes Power Without a Compressor
Technology

New Hydrogen Turbine Makes Power Without a Compressor

Scientists built a hydrogen turbine that pressurizes itself using rotating detonation waves—eliminating the compressor and unlocking a major leap in clean energy efficiency.

2 min read
The Underground Fridge That Needs Almost No Electricity
Technology

The Underground Fridge That Needs Almost No Electricity

Inspired by centuries-old root cellars and ice houses, this modern underground pod keeps food cool at 8–15°C year-round — even during heatwaves — without a power socket.

3 min read
Sand Dampers Will Make Skyscrapers Safer and Cheaper
Technology

Sand Dampers Will Make Skyscrapers Safer and Cheaper

New research shows pressurized sand-based building dampers outperform traditional hydraulic systems at extreme temperatures — and can be repaired in hours by any machinist.

3 min read
Northwestern Scientists Build a Fuel Cell That Runs on Dirt
Technology

Northwestern Scientists Build a Fuel Cell That Runs on Dirt

Engineers at Northwestern have built a soil-powered fuel cell that uses natural bacteria to generate steady electricity for underground sensors — no batteries, no solar panels, no recharging required.

3 min read
New Chip-Making Machine Prints 8nm Features in a Single Step
Technology

New Chip-Making Machine Prints 8nm Features in a Single Step

ASML's latest EUV lithography system can pack 2.9x more transistors per chip — a leap driven by surging AI demand.

3 min read
Samsung Posts Record $33B Quarterly Profit on AI Chip Boom
Technology

Samsung Posts Record $33B Quarterly Profit on AI Chip Boom

A six-fold jump in operating profit makes Q1 2026 Samsung's best quarter ever, driven by insatiable demand for AI memory chips.

3 min read