Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat
Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...
Tiny water drops could revolutionize solar panel cleaning
Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year.
But there is a simple problem: dust and...
Why “soft” lithium can break batteries
Solid-state batteries are often described as the future of energy storage.
They could allow phones to run for days without charging and give electric cars...
This new method could turn nearly all waste into usable energy
Researchers have found a clearer path to turning everyday waste into clean, usable gas for homes and businesses.
A team led by Mohsen Talei at...
A simple touch that could make solar cells last much longer
A new study has revealed a surprisingly simple way to improve one of the biggest weaknesses of next-generation solar cells.
Researchers from Korea University and...
Scientists turn depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is often seen as a key fuel for a cleaner future because it burns without producing carbon dioxide.
However, storing and transporting hydrogen is...
Air-stable solid-state batteries could transform electric vehicles forever
Scientists have taken an important step toward building safer and faster batteries by solving a key problem that has slowed progress for years.
A research...
Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity.
This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...
A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”
Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use.
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...