Researchers debut a biodegradable battery that safely dissolves after use to cut e-waste
Researchers have unveiled a biodegradable battery that vanishes safely after service. The prototype powers small electronics, then dissolves without leaving harmful residues. The approach targets the fastest growing waste stream…
Breakthrough solid-state battery hits 80 percent charge in five minutes, promising faster EV refueling
A prototype solid-state battery reached 80 percent charge in five minutes during controlled laboratory testing, researchers report. The result suggests electric vehicles could refuel almost as quickly as gasoline cars.…
Weight-loss drugs reshape food, fitness and pharma strategies amid surging demand
Powerful weight-loss drugs have moved from niche therapy to mainstream phenomenon. Demand is changing how companies make, market, and deliver products. The ripple effects now reach grocers, gyms, restaurants, and…
Major social platform pilots an ad-free subscription tier, sparking debate over the future of online advertising
Ad-Free Social Subscription Pilot Ignites Debate Over Online Advertising’s Future A major social platform is piloting an ad-free subscription tier, testing whether users will pay to avoid promotions. The move…
Scientists unveil a biodegradable battery that charges in minutes, aiming to cut e-waste
A research team has introduced a biodegradable battery that recharges within minutes and decomposes safely after use. The prototype targets fast-growing electronic waste while supporting safer, greener power for disposable…
Quantum-dot solar windows enter commercial pilot phase, turning skyscraper facades into power generators
Quantum-dot solar windows are moving from labs into commercial pilots across real buildings. Developers aim to convert expansive facades into distributed power plants. The technology promises clean energy without sacrificing…
New study links microplastic exposure to measurable hormonal changes in adults, igniting urgent health policy debate
A new peer‑reviewed study reports an association between microplastic exposure and hormonal changes in adults. Researchers observed measurable differences in hormone markers among participants with higher exposure indicators. The findings…
Tech giants race to launch AI-powered search inside messaging apps, blurring lines between chat and browser
Tech companies are racing to put AI-powered search directly inside messaging apps. The push is reshaping how people find information. Chat threads increasingly deliver answers that once required a browser.…
Cell-cultured seafood hits retail trials with a pilot launch of cultivated tuna fillets
Retail shelves are starting to test cultivated tuna fillets in limited pilot programs. Retailers and producers aim to learn how shoppers respond to cell-cultured seafood. The trials focus on taste,…
Scientists unveil an AI-designed antibiotic that defeats drug-resistant infections in early human trials
Scientists report a milestone in antimicrobial research with an AI-designed antibiotic that performed strongly in early human trials. Researchers used machine learning to identify a novel molecule targeting stubborn, drug-resistant…