Cities pilot AI-managed traffic lights that cut congestion and emissions in real-world trials
Urban streets face mounting pressure from population growth, delivery traffic, and rising travel demand. Traditional timing plans struggle to keep pace. Engineers now deploy artificial intelligence to manage traffic signals…
Breakthrough in solid-state batteries promises faster charging and improved safety for next-gen EVs
Solid-state batteries are moving closer to electric vehicles. A new wave of results shows meaningful progress. Researchers engineered interfaces that carry higher currents without shorting. Automakers now see faster charging…
COP30 in Belém opens with a global pact to fund Amazon rainforest protection and indigenous-led conservation initiatives
COP30 opened in Belém with a global pact to fund Amazon protection and indigenous-led conservation initiatives. Delegates highlighted the rainforest’s central role in stabilizing climate and sustaining livelihoods across South…
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell surpasses 33% efficiency in independent lab validation
Researchers have crossed a critical threshold for solar conversion efficiency. A perovskite‑silicon tandem solar cell has surpassed 33% in independent testing. Accredited laboratories validated the result under standard test conditions.…
Global coral bleaching emergency prompts rapid reef protection measures and tourism curbs across multiple nations
Record ocean heat has pushed coral reefs into a global bleaching emergency. Scientists, governments, and tourism operators are responding quickly. The measures aim to reduce local stress while temperatures remain…
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…