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Scientists create battery-free sensor that generates light and power from movement

Scientists at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) have developed an incredible self-powered sensor that can generate both electricity and light—just by...

New cooling technology could cut data center energy use by 60%

A new type of energy-efficient cooling technology could revolutionize data centers and other industries by significantly reducing electricity consumption. Developed by Ionic Wind Technologies, a...

Goodbye, old fridges! A new cooling technology could save energy and help the planet

For decades, refrigerators have used the same basic cooling technology, but scientists are working on a new method that could be more energy-efficient and...

Bat-inspired wings could make drones smarter and energy greener

Scientists have discovered a new way to improve flying machines by studying bats. Unlike birds and insects, bats have flexible wings made of a thin...

Revolutionary cooling tech could slash energy use in data centers and electronics

A new breakthrough in cooling technology could help cut energy use in data centers, high-performance electronics, and even food drying. A start-up called Ionic Wind...

Scientists find a way to turn waste into fuel

Scientists have found a new way to turn waste like plastic, paper, and food scraps into useful fuel. This breakthrough could help reduce pollution while...

Flower Power: Lavender oil could boost next-generation batteries

Lavender oil, known for its calming scent, could also play a role in solving energy storage problems. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids...

Scientists develop novel catalyst for longer-lasting lithium-air batteries

Lithium-air batteries have the potential to store much more energy than the lithium-ion batteries we use today, making them ideal for electric vehicles and...

Scientists discover new way to store hydrogen using plant-based jet fuel

A team of scientists has found a way to safely store and release hydrogen using a jet fuel made from plant material. This breakthrough could...

Magnetic sensors help spot fake batteries without damage

Fires and accidents caused by counterfeit lithium-ion batteries are becoming a growing concern. These fake batteries are hard to distinguish from original ones based...