UMD scientists invent new water-based battery that won't catch fire
Researchers at the University of Maryland have invented a new water-based zinc battery that is safer than a traditional...
New nanowood insulation is more environmentally friendly than Styrofoam
Scientists have created a new insulating material from wood that bests Styrofoam: it's "stronger and much more...
Incredible new "super wood" is as strong as steel
It's a twig, it's a branch, it's... Super Wood! Researchers at the University of Maryland have created a so-called...
11 Solar-powered homes that show the future of architecture
What will the homes of the future look like? If the impressive solar structures at this year’s Solar Decathlon...
Food-producing reACT home sustainably and intelligently adapts to your needs
The homes of the future will be smart, responsive, and even save us money. University of Maryland students let...
Research reveals the Earth may have once had a solid egg-like crust
Extending the symbolism of eggs as a metaphor for life and reproduction, recent research reveals the Earth itself...
Scientists create a new kind of matter called time crystals
Proving that there is still so much for science to discover, two groups of scientists have created a new phase...
World's first piloted solar-powered helicopter lifts off in Maryland
University of Maryland students continue to soar with alternatively-powered aircraft. Their solar-powered helicopter,...
Early warning signs that foretell imminent societal collapse - new study
A research paper published earlier this summer has scientists around the world in a frenzy, as it claims that archaeological...
New "Blue Whirl" fire releases less pollution
Uncontrolled fire whirls, or fire tornadoes, can be terrifying. But one type of fire whirl may be immensely beneficial...
Scientists make eco-friendly batteries out of leaves
When we gaze up at a tree full of lush, green leaves we are actually looking at hundreds of tiny batteries. These...
Redox Set to Launch Dishwasher-Sized 'Cube' Fuel Cells for 90% Less than Current Technologies
Fuel cells could provide a vital source of power for off-grid communities and cities experiencing hurricanes and...
Scientists Develop a Long-Lasting and Environmentally Friendly Battery Made from Wood
When searching for inspiration to create an environmentally friendly battery,University of Maryland researchers...
Robo Raven Robot Can Flap its Wings Like a Real Bird
Engineers have already managed to build robots that glide, run, and buzz. Now two professors from the University...
Gamera II Helicopter Breaks World Altitude Record for Human-Powered Aircraft!
Earlier this month we reported that a group of students from the University of Maryland broke the national record...
