A next-generation material first earmarked for use in electronics has proven itself a capable clean-up agent for polluted waters. Boron nitride, or "white graphene"... (Read more)

Smart phones are more sophisticated than ever, yet the batteries that power them have remained relatively archaic – until now. Scientists at the University of Ill... (Read more)

Homes and buildings chilled without air conditioners. Car interiors that don't heat up in the summer sun. Tapping the frigid expanses of outer space to cool the plan... (Read more)