New lithium-aluminum alloy could supercharge solid-state batteries for electric cars
Scientists have taken a major step toward faster-charging and longer-lasting batteries — a breakthrough that could power the next generation of electric vehicles.
Engineers at...
New zinc-air battery keeps working even after being punctured or submerged in water
A team of scientists in Mexico has built a tough new battery that could one day replace the lithium-ion batteries used in phones and...
Scientists discover cheap way to convert CO₂ waste into useful fuel
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new, low-cost way to recycle waste carbon dioxide into valuable energy-rich compounds—an innovation that...
Scientists boost perovskite solar cell efficiency to 26% with new protective coating
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a new material that makes solar cells more efficient, durable, and stable than...
Splitting sunlight in two: New solar technology could double energy output
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make solar panels far more efficient by teaching sunlight to “do twice the work.”
In a...
Stanford scientists create next-generation high-voltage battery material
A team of Stanford University researchers has achieved a major breakthrough that could reshape the future of energy storage, MRI technology, and even magnetic...
New 3D battery design could make electric cars safer and drive 70% farther
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity—now numbering around 40 million worldwide—scientists are working hard to make their batteries safer and longer-lasting.
While...
Brain-inspired AI could slash energy use and boost speed, scientists say
Artificial intelligence may soon get a major upgrade—by learning from the human brain.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new brain-inspired approach...
Engineers build “electrified” house that cuts energy bills nearly in half
A team of Canadian engineers has built a groundbreaking “electrified” house that could change how we power and heat our homes.
The prototype combines solar...
A new way to build safer, longer-lasting magnesium batteries
Scientists have found a clever way to make magnesium batteries more stable, which could lead to lighter, cheaper, and longer-lasting energy storage for future...