Why Better Batteries Take So Long to Develop
Lithium-ion batteries have powered our phones, laptops and electric vehicles for more than 30 years. They have changed the way we live, but they...
New Hybrid Battery Binder Could Help Electric Cars Go Farther and Last Longer
A team of researchers has developed a new battery material that could help electric vehicles travel farther on a single charge while also extending...
New Robot Uses Liquid Nitrogen to Extinguish Wildfires Without Harmful Chemicals
A professor at Northeastern University has developed a unique firefighting robot that uses liquid nitrogen instead of chemical fire retardants to extinguish flames.
The technology...
New Spray-On Coating Helps Air Filters Capture More Pollution and Last Nearly Twice as...
Air filters play a vital role in keeping the air we breathe clean.
They are used in homes, offices, hospitals, factories, cars and many other...
New Wood-Based Foam Could Replace Plastic Insulation In Coolers
A graduate student at the University of Maine has developed a new type of wood-based foam that could one day replace the plastic insulation...
What Happens to Solar Panels After They Die?
Solar panels have become one of the most recognizable symbols of clean energy.
They sit on rooftops, cover large solar farms and generate electricity from...
New Recyclable Stretchy Yarn Could Help Keep Millions Of Tons Of Clothing Out Of...
Every year, millions of tons of old clothing end up in landfills because most textiles are difficult or impossible to recycle.
While plastic bottles and...
How Next‑Generation Photovoltaics Could Contribute to Electricity Storage
Due to the falling price and manageable size of silicon solar cells, the sight of solar panels on household rooftops has become familiar.
However, solar...
Could Purple Corn Replace Artificial Food Dyes?
A special type of purple corn may soon help replace artificial food dyes in many foods and drinks, according to new research from the...
New Nuclear Battery Could Deliver Power for More Than 50 Years Without Recharging
Imagine a tiny power source that can keep working for more than 50 years without ever needing to be recharged or replaced.
Researchers in South...