Ever wondered how we can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into something useful, like fuel? This is where copper (Cu) comes in. As a unique element in the periodic table, Cu can convert CO2 into valuable products such as ethylene (C2H4) and ethanol (C2H5OH). But Cu isn't perfect—it has low activity and poo
Ever thought about how tiny machines in our bodies make energy? Meet ATP synthase, a tiny motor inside cells. It has two main parts, F O and F 1 , and a central part called the γ-subunit that's just 1 nanometer long. This subunit twists while making energy, like a little propeller. Each twist o
Iran, rich in natural gas and crude oil, is ironically facing a severe energy crisis. Schools and offices are now mostly online, highways and malls are dark, and factories are shutting down due to power cuts. Years of sanctions, poor management, outdated infrastructure, and wasteful energy use have
President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy, often summarized as “drill, baby, drill, ” is expected to get more complex. His cabinet picks, including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary and Chris Wright, a natural gas fracking CEO, hint that fossil fuels will be the focus. Both have experience with
Clean energy is a big deal, and hydrogen is a superstar in this field. One cool way to generate hydrogen is by breaking down urea in water. This happens in a process called urea oxidation reaction (UOR). Scientists have created a special electro-catalyst to make this happen in salty water, similar t
Ever wondered why fish swim in groups, or schools? Scientists have been exploring this question using models that mimic fish. They've found that when fish swim side by side and move their tails at the same time, they actually save energy. But if one fish moves its tail differently, everyone ends up
Imagine trying to create a crystal out of water. Sounds impossible, right? Well, scientists have just done something pretty close. They've made something called a "fluidic moiré superlattice" using swirling vortices in fluids. This is like a special kind of crystal made from water! Here's how they
Ever wondered how far you could go with your smart home setup? The Z-Wave Alliance is set to shake things up next year with Z-Wave Long Range, promising a whopping 1. 5 miles of connectivity. That's right, no more Wi-Fi hiccups or Bluetooth blues! Under optimal conditions, Z-Wave LR can stretch acro
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today. President Biden has been working hard to address this issue. He brought the U. S. back into the Paris Agreement and invested a lot in clean energy. Now, with a new president-elect coming in, it's more important than ever to do something
Senators Joe Manchin (I-W. Va. ) and Tom Carper (D-Del. ) have announced that their push to include “permitting reform” in important legislation this year has failed. They both pointed the finger at House Republicans. Manchin said it was unfortunate that the U. S. was missing out on a significant ch
