A smarter, cleaner way to extract lithium for batteries
Lithium is at the heart of almost every rechargeable battery, from phones and laptops to electric cars.
But getting lithium out of the ground is...
Why magnesium and calcium could replace lithium in future batteries
The batteries that power our phones, laptops, and electric cars are getting better every year, but the materials inside them may soon need an...
MIT scientists turn concrete into giant energy-storing batteries
Concrete has been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years, shaping our homes, bridges, and cities.
Now, researchers at MIT believe it can...
Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secrets to boost solar energy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a surprising new way to turn sunlight into electricity, and it could transform the way we...
Streetlights could become the next big EV charging solution, study finds
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to run than gasoline-powered cars and can help reduce pollution, but one major barrier keeps many people from making...
Atom-thin filter could unlock longer-lasting batteries for phones, cars, and drones
Imagine phones that last for days without recharging, drones that fly longer, and electric cars that travel farther on a single charge.
These possibilities are...
How next-gen batteries could transform energy storage—safely
From the phone in your pocket to massive warehouses and even national defense systems, batteries are quietly powering much of modern life.
Lithium-ion batteries dominate...
Scientists crack key mystery of next-generation solar cell materials
As global electricity use soars, the need for clean, efficient energy sources has never been greater.
According to the International Energy Agency, electricity will account...
Scientists create solar device that makes green hydrogen from air
Scientists in China have developed a new solar-powered device that can pull water straight out of the air and turn it into green hydrogen...
Tea compounds give old lithium batteries a second life
A team of Chinese scientists has found an innovative way to revive old lithium batteries using compounds found in tea.
Their breakthrough could make battery...