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 hydrogen system could power 100-passenger aircraft
In a major step toward zero-emission aviation, researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a new way to store and deliver liquid...
Your phone could help cut your electricity bill—here’s how
Would you change when you use electricity if your phone warned you that prices would spike tomorrow?
Research shows that many people would—and that doing...
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...
This new coating makes lithium-metal batteries safer and longer-lasting
Scientists have developed a new way to make lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) safer and last much longer—an important step toward better electric vehicles and energy...
Can data centers be good neighbors? New noise solutions may help
As artificial intelligence, online shopping, and cloud storage continue to grow, data centers are popping up all over the country.
These large buildings house computer...
A simple twist makes solar panels last much longer
Perovskite solar cells are a new type of solar technology that’s lightweight, flexible, and affordable.
They can be used in creative ways, like in windows,...
New 5G antenna could bring high-speed Internet on the move—with less energy
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are developing a powerful new antenna that could make 5G wireless technology faster, more mobile, and far...
A cool new way to refine crude oil could cut global emissions
Turning crude oil into useful fuels like gasoline, diesel, and heating oil currently requires a lot of energy.
In fact, this process—called fractionation—accounts for about...
Japan could power 85% of its electricity with rooftops and EVs, study finds
A new study from Tohoku University has found that Japan could meet 85% of its electricity needs using just rooftop solar panels and electric...