There's more to silver than its pretty shine. For thousands of years, people have been using silver and silver ions for their bactericidal properties. The ancient Romans treated their water with ...

Scientists have found that a thin silver coating can strengthen solid-state lithium batteries, helping prevent cracks and ...

According to folklore, silver bullets kill werewolves, but in reality, researchers have been looking to harness this metal against bacteria. Scientists at the University of British Columbia have now ...

Silver has long been used to fight bacteria, particularly in wound care, because of its ability to release ions that damage bacterial cells. But current approaches come with downsides: silver can be ...

According to folklore, silver bullets kill werewolves, but in the real world, researchers want to harness this metal to fight another deadly foe: bacteria. Recently, scientists have tried to develop a ...