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...
Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century
New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century.
According...
Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables
Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient.
This...
Scientists discover faster, greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
As the world uses more smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising quickly.
But recycling these batteries remains a major...
One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED
Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it.
Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...
Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times
Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...