Smart sensors could stop battery fires before they start
A team of researchers from the University of Surrey has developed a new type of smart sensor that could prevent fires in lithium-ion batteries...
UCLA’s new outdoor tent lowers temperatures by 10 degrees
UCLA researchers have created a new type of outdoor cooling system that can make it feel up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler—even on hot...
Scientists map out future for fast-charging lithium–sulfur batteries
Imagine plugging in your electric car, grabbing a coffee, and coming back to a fully charged vehicle in just 12 minutes.
That’s the future scientists...
Super-thin clay filters could unlock hidden lithium in water
Lithium powers many parts of our modern world—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and military gear.
As demand for lithium continues to soar, countries...
New optical chip sends data 20 times faster—and uses almost no power
Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT require huge amounts of computing power—and with that, massive amounts of energy.
But researchers at the Center for Optics, Photonics...
Scientists create safer, cheaper way to store and transport hydrogen without high pressure
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a major breakthrough in hydrogen storage—a solid metal alloy that...
Scientists create cheaper lithium batteries without nickel or cobalt
A team of researchers from McGill University, working alongside experts from the U.S. and South Korea, has developed a new way to make lithium-ion...
Why thicker batteries don’t always last longer—It’s about chemistry, not just design
When it comes to batteries, thicker electrodes—those layers inside that store and move energy—should, in theory, help devices like phones and electric cars run...
A safer, longer-lasting battery made from wood? Scientists say yes
A team of researchers from Michigan State University has found a surprising way to make lithium-ion batteries safer and longer-lasting—by using a natural material...
Camphor tree compound doubles lifespan of next-gen solar cells
In an exciting development for green energy, scientists have discovered a way to make solar cells both more efficient and longer-lasting using a compound...