This shape-shifting battery could power the future of flexible tech
Imagine a battery that’s soft like toothpaste and can be shaped into anything you want.
That’s exactly what researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have...
Super light, super powerful: New solar cells break efficiency record
Scientists in South Korea have developed an ultra-light and flexible solar cell that has set a new world record for efficiency.
The research team at...
How liquid air could keep the lights on when the sun goes down
As the world moves away from fossil fuels and toward cleaner energy like solar and wind, one big challenge remains: how to store electricity...
AI gets a light speed upgrade: New chip could cut energy use by 99%
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the world in big ways—from powering voice assistants to transforming healthcare and transportation.
But as AI gets smarter, it also...
Scientists turn sunlight and seawater into green hydrogen and clean water
A team led by Cornell University has created a new technology that could help solve two major global problems at the same time: clean...
New additive could make lithium batteries safer and 7x longer-lasting
A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new way to make batteries last much longer and safer by improving ultra-thin lithium...
Instant coffee tech could help build more powerful, greener batteries
A technology used to make instant coffee is now helping scientists create better and more eco-friendly batteries.
Researchers from the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)...
Wave energy’s huge potential could finally be unlocked by the power of sound
Ocean waves have long been seen as having huge potential as a source of renewable energy.
Waves produce an estimated 50 trillion to 80 trillion...
Scientists uncover hidden cause of battery wear—and a simple fix
A team of researchers in South Korea has discovered a hidden reason why lithium-ion batteries wear out over time—and their findings could lead to...
Scientists boost solar cell efficiency and lifespan with new organic layer
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based solar panels. They are thin, lightweight, and flexible, making them perfect for use...