A Breakthrough in Carbon Capture Technology Capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial emissions is one of the most promising strategies to combat climate change. However, high energy costs and expensive materials have long limited its widespread adoption. Now, scientists from Chiba University have developed a new hybrid carbon-based material that could significantly redu...

Budapest-based startup Allonic has raised $7.2 million in pre-seed funding to commercialize a manufacturing process that builds robotic limbs and end effectors by weaving fibers around a skeletal core rather than assembling individual mechanical parts. The round, led by Visionaries Club with backing from Day One Capital, is reported to be the largest pre-seed raise […]

A Persistent Problem for Autonomous Cars Self-driving vehicles have made impressive progress, yet blind spots remain a serious challenge. Their onboard sensors—cameras, lidar, and radar—can struggle in poor weather or when objects are hidden behind obstacles. This limitation can make it difficult for vehicles to detect pedestrians, cyclists, or other cars in time. A Tiny […]<...

A joint team from King’s College London and San Diego State University (SDSU) has identified the specific molecular interactions that give spider silk its extraordinary combination of strength and flexibility. The findings were published on February 6, 2026 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study names two amino acids — […]

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For generations, scientists have treated liquids and solids as fundamentally different: solids crack under stress, while liquids simply flow. However, new research involving scientists from Drexel University is reshaping this long-held belief by showing that liquids can also fracture under the right conditions. When Flow Turns Into Fracture In collaboration with international...