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New membrane reduces energy loss in hydrogen storage by 60%

A team of researchers from South Korea has introduced a novel membrane technology that significantly improves the efficiency of hydrogen storage systems. This advancement addresses...

This solar-powered sponge device could capture water from thin air

A team of engineers from Australia and China has developed an innovative, sponge-like device that can capture water directly from the air and release...

Scientists find way to turn corn waste into low-cost biofuel sugar

Scientists at Washington State University have discovered a new way to turn leftover corn stalks and other agricultural waste into low-cost sugar. This breakthrough, published...

Smart sensors and X-rays could help stop battery fires in recycling plants

Fires caused by hidden batteries are a growing problem in recycling centers. In Germany alone, more than 10,000 fires break out each year at waste...

Scientists discover faster way to fix key fusion energy problem after 70 years

A team of scientists has made a major breakthrough in the quest to create clean, limitless fusion energy. Researchers from the University of Texas at...

This tiny filter could revolutionize electric vehicle materials

A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin could change how we gather rare earth elements—essential materials used in electric...

Electricity-producing bacteria could power the future of clean tech

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have figured out how certain bacteria generate electricity to survive—offering exciting possibilities for clean energy and biotechnology. The research, led...

Sahara dust clouds Europe’s solar power future, study finds

As Europe shifts more and more toward solar energy to meet climate goals and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, an unexpected problem is...

Tiny nuclear battery could power devices for decades without recharging

A team of researchers in South Korea has developed a new type of tiny nuclear battery that could power devices for years—or even decades—without...

Some bus stop shelters may actually make you hotter, study finds

Waiting at a bus stop on a hot summer day can be uncomfortable, even dangerous. While shelters are meant to protect riders from the heat,...