New indoor solar cells could power billions of devices without batteries
Imagine a future where your TV remote, wireless keyboard, or smoke alarm never needs its batteries replaced.
Thanks to new research led by scientists at...
Turning carbon into cash: A smarter way to boost oil and store emissions
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new way to boost oil production while also storing more carbon underground—a promising...
Scientists watch lithium-sulfur batteries “breathe” in real time
Scientists have, for the first time, watched how liquid electrolytes move and interact inside working lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries—without opening or damaging them.
Using a technique...
This black metal could make solar devices 15 times stronger
Solar panels have become a familiar sight on rooftops and in fields, but they aren’t the only way to turn sunlight into electricity.
Another type...
How your ceiling lamp could charge everything
Imagine a world where your TV remote, wireless keyboard, home alarm, or smart sensors never need new batteries.
That future may be closer than you...
Simple microscope method could make lithium batteries safer and last longer
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have come up with a straightforward but powerful way to predict problems in lithium metal batteries,...
Scientists discover a cool way to supercharge solar panels
In hot climates, solar panels often suffer from a major problem—overheating.
While they rely on sunlight to generate electricity, too much heat can actually reduce...
Why solid-state batteries could change everything
A new type of battery is on the horizon that could make our phones charge in minutes, electric cars drive farther, and even help...
Could rubber power the future of flexible electronics?
Natural rubber, best known for making tires and gloves, could also become an eco-friendly ingredient in the next generation of flexible electronics.
These electronics—like smartwatches,...
Why clean energy can’t reach your EV—yet
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often seen as a key solution in the fight against climate change.
But a new study from Northwestern University warns that...