Scientists turn old EV batteries into better-than-new power materials
As electric vehicles become more common around the world, millions of lithium-ion batteries will eventually reach the end of their lives.
Recycling these batteries is...
Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer
Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely.
Their...
Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...
Scientists discover a simpler way to make solid-state batteries faster and better
Solid-state batteries are often seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of electric vehicles and clean energy.
They could offer safer...
Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel
Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies.
The breakthrough could...
Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly
Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...
New perovskite solar cell breakthrough pushes efficiency beyond 30%
Scientists in China have developed a new way to make highly efficient perovskite solar cells that could help accelerate the future of low-cost solar...
New copper cooling technology could slash data center energy use by 98%
Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new cooling technology that could make data centers far more energy efficient.
The team designed advanced...
Scientists create brain-like AI chip that cuts power use by more than 50%
Artificial intelligence can now sharpen blurry photos, turn messy voice recordings into clear text, and even write emails in seconds.
These tools feel almost magical,...
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels.
Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions...