Scientists turn used water bottles into powerful, recyclable energy devices
Every year, more than 500 billion plastic water bottles are produced worldwide, most of them used only once before being thrown away.
Now, scientists have...
Researchers find smart ways to give old solar panels a second life
Australia’s booming solar industry is creating a new challenge: what to do with thousands of old solar panels when they reach the end of...
Scientists develop 3D printing method that “grows” super-strong materials in gel
A team of researchers at EPFL in Switzerland has unveiled a new 3D printing method that could transform how metals and ceramics are made.
Their...
Smarter batteries could tell your EV if it will make it home
Electric vehicle drivers know the feeling: the dashboard says the battery is 40% charged, but that number doesn’t tell you whether you’ll make it...
Flash of heat unlocks cleaner, faster lithium extraction
As the demand for lithium skyrockets—driven by electric cars, smartphones, and renewable energy storage—the race is on to find cleaner and faster ways to...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in inorganic perovskite solar cells
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies, but scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more efficient, affordable, and...
New hybrid film could boost energy harvesting from human motion by 450%
Imagine charging your devices simply by walking, bending your wrist, or tapping a surface.
A new study shows this may soon be possible thanks to...
Solar energy becomes the world’s cheapest energy source, study finds
Solar energy has officially become the cheapest way to produce electricity, beating coal, gas, and even wind power, according to new research from the...
MIT study unlocks the secret to faster, more durable batteries
From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life.
Yet they still come with frustrating limits—slow charging times, limited lifespans,...
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...