Scientists boost solar panel efficiency with a microscopic protective coating
A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon has found a simple yet powerful way to make cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panels more efficient...
Scientists develop cooling material that makes solar panels last 200% longer
Scientists have created a new material that helps solar panels stay cool and work better—even under harsh sunlight.
This breakthrough could make solar energy cheaper...
Scientists solve key electric vehicle battery problem with smarter material design
Scientists in South Korea have made a major breakthrough that could improve the performance and lifespan of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Researchers at the...
New elastic metal could make heating and cooling greener and more efficient
Scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have created a special metal that could revolutionize the way we heat and...
Scientists discover cleaner way to extract metals using surface energy and electricity
A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) has found a new, greener way...
Scientists discover alien-like chemistry in earth’s lithium hotspots
Scientists have made a surprising discovery about the chemistry of lithium-rich salty waters, known as brines, found in some of the world’s most important...
This tiny filter could make carbon capture cheaper, safer, and more effective
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air is a powerful way to fight climate change, but current systems face a major challenge.
The chemicals that...
Scientists accidentally discover material that pulls water from air without power
In a surprising twist of science, researchers at Penn Engineering have stumbled upon a new material that can pull water from the air without...
Scientists reveal how deep-Earth carbon shapes continents and creates diamonds
A new international study led by researchers at the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry in China has uncovered how carbon deep within the Earth plays...
New ultra-thin material could boost efficiency of next-gen solar panels
Researchers at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) have made a significant leap in solar technology by developing a new thin-film material...