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Research Illuminates Reasons for Lithium Battery Failures

High-purity 13C-labeled graphene mesosponge aids in understanding lithium-oxygen battery failures, paving the way for next-gen energy storage technologies.

22 Oct 2025

Accelerating Fusion Energy Development with DOE’s New National Strategy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy on the most rapid, responsible timeline in history.

21 Oct 2025

Using Deep UV Raman Spectroscopy To Identify Biomarkers for Dementia

Deep UV Raman spectroscopy enhances dementia diagnosis by detecting subtle biochemical changes in serum, promising faster and more accurate patient assessments.

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 21 Oct 2025

Laboratory Innovations and Expert Knowledge at analytica 2026

The analytica conference and trade fair in 2026 will address key trends in laboratory technology, emphasizing automation, sustainability, and digital solutions.

From Messe München GmbH 21 Oct 2025

Laser-Grown Perovskite Films Deliver Brighter, More Stable LEDs

Innovative dual-laser film growth method yields high-quality perovskite layers, improving LED efficiency and stability for advanced optoelectronic applications.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 21 Oct 2025

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. Launches stRAMos™ — A Breakthrough SRS, Stimulated Raman Microscope Based on Photothermal Detection

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. today announced the release of stRAMos™, a next-generation Raman microscope based on photothermal detection of Stimulated Raman scattering, or SRS.

From Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp 21 Oct 2025

Akzonobel Launches IONOMY™ Ecosystem to Help Coil Coaters Overcome Challenges of Transitioning to Renewable Energy Curing

AkzoNobel Coil & Extrusion Coatings is introducing the industry’s first consultancy-led not-for-profit partnership dedicated to making energy curing a viable, scalable reality for coil coaters and integrated steel manufacturers, globally. This initiative – called IONOMYTM – unites experts in technology and solutions, including materials, curing, systems integration, software and hardware.

From AkzoNobel 21 Oct 2025

Transforming Metals into Stretchable, Breathable Components for Wearable Technology

Transforming metals into flexible electrodes is reshaping wearable technology, enabling soft epidermal electrodes that mimic human skin for enhanced comfort.

20 Oct 2025

Scientists Use Vitamin B2 to Create a Glucose-Powered Battery

Scientists have created a prototype for a battery powered by riboflavin (vitamin B2) and glucose. As non-toxic and inexpensive natural compounds, this demonstrates a promising path towards safer residential energy storage.

17 Oct 2025

Unexpected Discovery On Saturn's Moon Challenges Our View On Chemistry Before Life Emerged

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the US space agency NASA have made an unexpected discovery that challenges one of the basic rules of chemistry and provides new knowledge about Saturn’s enigmatic moon Titan.

16 Oct 2025

Balancing Ductility and Oxidation Resistance in Chromium-Molybdenum Alloys

Research on a new Cr-36.1Mo-3Si alloy reveals its potential for high-efficiency turbines, balancing ductility and oxidation resistance under extreme conditions.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 16 Oct 2025

Calcium Doping in Sodium-Ion Battery Cathodes for Air and Water Stability

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science (TUS) and JICA have achieved significant advancements in overcoming the critical limitations of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) for improving the air and water stability.

15 Oct 2025

Smart and DICONDE Compliant X-ray Image Archiving with instaNDT

Optimize your non-destructive testing workflow with instaNDT, a DICONDE compliant PACS that offers flexible deployment and robust image management capabilities.

From DÜRR NDT GmbH & Co. KG 15 Oct 2025

Strongwell Wins Manufacturing Innovations Award for its STRONGDEK® Composite Decking Product

Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently awarded the 2025 Manufacturing Innovations Award by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) for its patented STRONGDEK® structural composite decking system.

From Strongwell Corporation 15 Oct 2025

AIMPLAS Continues to Expand the Scope of Its Accredited Biodegradation and Compostability Testing with New Recognitions From DIN CERTCO and BPI

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has received recognition from DIN CERTCO for its laboratories to carry out tests that enable companies to obtain labels certifying the industrial compostability of organic waste bags.

From AIMPLAS 15 Oct 2025