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A new composite material passively keeps solar panels cool, boosting power output by 12.9% and extending their lifespan by more than 200%. An international team of researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has developed a new acrylate-based composite material that improves the performance of solar cells. When […]

A new electrode enables scalable hydrogen production from seawater, offering a clean, desalination-free solution for arid coastal regions. Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed a new technology that can produce clean hydrogen fuel directly from seawater, and at an industrial scale. In a study published in the journal Small, the team reported that […]

New research uncovers surprising effects of caffeine on the sleeping brain. Caffeine isn’t just in your morning coffee. It’s also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many popular soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances around the globe. Now, new research from the University of Montreal reveals how caffeine might […]

A new study has identified cancer-causing preservatives in lotions, soaps, and cosmetics commonly used by Black and Latina women. More than half of Black and Latina women in a recent South Los Angeles study reported using personal care products that contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. This is a serious concern because formaldehyde is a chemical known to […]

Structures played an important role in maintaining social connections. New research traces 7,000 years of history in South Arabia to reveal how ancient pastoralists adapted their monument-building practices in response to changing environmental and cultural conditions. In a study published in PLOS One, an international team of archaeologists shows how these monuments evolved as the […]