This gel-like material could boost battery life and prevent fires
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new kind of energy storage material that could make future batteries safer, more durable,...
Scientists find an unexpected metal that could make hydrogen fuel cheaper
A metal most people rarely think about may play an important role in the future of clean energy.
Researchers from Yale University and the University...
This carbon-fiber device generates power every time it rains
Rain usually brings inconvenience—wet streets, overflowing drains, and flood risks.
But researchers in South Korea have found a way to turn falling raindrops into a...
Your phone battery is aging every time it charges—and scientists now know why
Batteries power modern life, from smartphones and wireless earbuds to electric vehicles, but anyone who has owned a phone for a few years knows...
Scientists use magnetism to create a safer, high-energy ‘dream battery’
One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery.
Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs,...
Scientists unlock long-wavelength sunlight for more efficient hydrogen fuel
Turning sunlight into clean hydrogen fuel is one of the most promising ways to produce energy without carbon emissions.
Hydrogen can be used to power...
When disasters strike, home batteries could be a lifeline
Extreme weather is placing greater strain on Australia's power grids.
In 2022, the record-breaking Northern Rivers floods blacked out almost 70,000 households.
A powerful storm in...
A battery without an anode could nearly double electric vehicle driving range
Imagine driving an electric vehicle from Seoul to Busan and back on a single charge, or no longer worrying about reduced battery performance during...
New manufacturing method pushes solar cell efficiency past 26%
Solar energy continues to grow as a key pillar of the global energy transition, but improving performance while keeping costs low remains a constant...
Why this vapor-deposited solar cell could transform renewable energy
Scientists in Singapore have made an important breakthrough that could help bring a new generation of ultra-efficient solar panels into everyday use.
Researchers at the...