Breakthrough solid‑state battery hits 1,000 fast‑charge cycles with minimal degradation, edging EVs closer to mass adoption
A leading battery developer reports a solid‑state cell that endures 1,000 fast‑charge cycles with minimal degradation. The result targets the toughest EV requirement: frequent rapid charging with long service life.…
New sodium-sulfur battery prototype delivers high energy density without rare metals
Researchers have unveiled a sodium-sulfur battery prototype that targets high energy density without using rare metals. The design leverages abundant elements to cut material risk and improve supply chain resilience.…
New cobalt-free battery chemistry enables 10-minute EV charging and longer range
Electric vehicles are gaining a powerful new advantage with cobalt-free batteries that charge in about ten minutes. These chemistries reduce reliance on costly and controversial metals without sacrificing performance. They…
CRISPR therapy shows vision gains in first-in-human trial for inherited blindness
Researchers reported encouraging vision gains from the first-in-human trial of an in vivo CRISPR therapy for inherited blindness. The therapy targeted a severe retinal disorder and produced measurable improvements in…
Scientists unveil plant-based plastic that decomposes in weeks without industrial composting
Scientists have introduced a plant-based plastic that breaks down within weeks under favorable home conditions. The material decomposes without industrial composting, specialized facilities, or high heat. Researchers designed the plastic…
Maximalist metallics surge across holiday collections and street style
Metallics moved from occasional accent to headlining statement across holiday collections and city sidewalks. Designers, retailers, and creators leveraged high-shine surfaces to deliver festive impact with modern edge. Shoppers embraced…
Streaming giants roll out provenance labels to flag AI-generated music amid artist backlash
Streaming platforms are introducing provenance labels to identify AI-generated music across catalogs. The move follows fierce artist backlash over voice cloning and undisclosed synthetic tracks. Services want to preserve listener…
New AI-designed antibiotics show promise against drug-resistant superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance threatens modern medicine and global health security. Drug-resistant superbugs already complicate routine surgeries and cancer therapies. Traditional discovery pipelines have slowed as resistance has surged worldwide. Artificial intelligence…
Luxury brands pivot to rental and resale partnerships to court Gen Z sustainability demands
Luxury houses face a generation that values circular fashion and responsible consumption. Gen Z shoppers reward brands that reduce waste and extend product life. They also scrutinize authenticity and corporate…
Smart fabrics that cool the body on demand move from lab to athleisure collections
Cooling textiles are stepping out of the lab and into everyday athleisure wardrobes. Brands now borrow advanced thermoregulation from aerospace, photonics, and bioengineering. Athletes, commuters, and festival goers all want…