Scientists find way to produce hydrogen peroxide without electricity
Hydrogen peroxide is a common chemical found in hospitals, factories and laboratories around the world.
It is used to disinfect medical equipment, make paper, clean...
Scientists create tiny water-powered motor that spins without electricity or magnets
Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make tiny objects spin without using electricity, magnets, chemicals or even direct contact.
Instead, the new technique...
Elephant-inspired cement tiles could keep buildings cooler without using electricity
Researchers have created a new type of cement tile inspired by elephant skin that could help buildings stay cooler without relying on air conditioning.
The...
New solar cells keep 97% efficiency after 2,000 hours of extreme stress
Solar panels often have to deal with shade from trees, clouds, buildings, or even birds.
While this may seem like a minor inconvenience, partial shading...
New solar windows could turn buildings into power plants—even on cloudy days
Imagine if the windows in your home or office could quietly generate electricity while still letting daylight in.
That idea is moving closer to reality...
Scientists build world’s first commercial-size indium-free tandem solar cell
Scientists have developed a new type of high-efficiency solar cell that replaces the rare and expensive metal indium with much cheaper tin, an advance...
Smart solar panels follow the sun, hide from hail and produce up to 56%...
Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a new type of solar panel system that not only follows the sun to...
Why plug-in hybrid cars often use more fuel than drivers expect
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed to combine the benefits of electric driving with the convenience of a gasoline engine for longer journeys.
They can travel...
New AI method could supercharge the search for longer-lasting batteries
As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are searching for better batteries that can store large amounts of electricity safely, cheaply and for...
New molecule helps next-generation solar cells break the 26% efficiency barrier
Scientists have taken another important step toward making next-generation solar panels more powerful and longer lasting.
An international team of researchers has developed a new...