Copper brings new life to sodium-ion batteries for a greener future
Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Since sodium is the sixth most common element on...
Revolutionary battery design could make EVs safer and longer-lasting
As electric vehicles and renewable energy become more popular, the need for better lithium-ion batteries is growing fast.
These batteries power everything from smartphones to...
Smart sensors could stop battery fires before they start
A team of researchers from the University of Surrey has developed a new type of smart sensor that could prevent fires in lithium-ion batteries...
Fig trees could turn CO₂ into stone, study finds
Scientists have discovered that some fig trees in Kenya can absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it into stone-like material inside...
Scientists discover eco-friendly way to make electronics using proteins
Scientists have discovered a cleaner, more eco-friendly way to make the tiny materials that power our electronic devices.
These materials, called semiconductors, are essential for...
Super-thin clay filters could unlock hidden lithium in water
Lithium powers many parts of our modern world—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and military gear.
As demand for lithium continues to soar, countries...
Scientists create safer, cheaper way to store and transport hydrogen without high pressure
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a major breakthrough in hydrogen storage—a solid metal alloy that...
Scientists create cheaper lithium batteries without nickel or cobalt
A team of researchers from McGill University, working alongside experts from the U.S. and South Korea, has developed a new way to make lithium-ion...
This new concrete eats CO₂ and builds stronger, greener cities
Concrete has helped build civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers.
But today, it's also a big polluter—responsible for up to...
Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says
Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.
But some worrying trends show cancer rates in younger people aged under 50 are...