Scientists solve key stability problems in inverted perovskite solar cells
Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for...
This solar battery could store sunlight for days and produce hydrogen on demand
Scientists in Germany have created a new material that can capture energy from sunlight, store it for days, and later release it as hydrogen...
New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c
Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers.
Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...
New mirror-based solar system produces electricity and heat at the same time
Researchers have developed a new type of solar power system that can produce both electricity and heat at the same time—an innovation that could...
Scientists finally reveal the hidden “glue” inside lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones to electric cars, yet scientists are still learning how the tiny parts inside them affect performance.
Researchers at the...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in next-generation perovskite solar cells
Solar energy technology has taken another major step forward as researchers develop a new way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable.
A...
Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather
Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices.
When...
New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative
As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...
New tree-inspired cooling method could solve AI data center heat crisis
Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, but it comes with a hidden cost: enormous heat.
Modern AI data centers pack thousands of powerful processors into...
Scientists create “liquid solar battery” that works without electricity
One of the biggest challenges of renewable energy is what happens when the sun is not shining.
Solar panels produce electricity during the day, but...