Mars is a cold, inhospitable planet. Temperatures routinely drop to as low as -81 °F and down to -200 °F in some spots during winter. Meanwhile, the ultraviolet radiation could make humans seriously ...

Containing the electromagnetic radiation generated by electronic components is a key consideration for designers of electronic devices, but today’s metal-based shielding materials have their downsides ...

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. a lab that creates the substance shares the pros and cons of this technology in creating safer EVs.

Aerogel is a fascinating material with a range of applications, from insulation to space exploration. Discover how it’s made and how you can create it using simple lab equipment. Sabalenka responds to ...

However, the prerequisite for both cases is a highly concentrated solution with as little impurities as possible. By utilizing an unconventional self-healing property observed in noble metal gels, ...

Professor of Physics, Deputy Director (Solar System) at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL Transforming the red planet to support life has long been a dream of science fiction. Mars is now too ...