Scientists find a cleaner way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
In a big step toward greener energy solutions, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a smarter and more eco-friendly way to recycle...
Scientists crack the code for humidity-proof solar cells
As the world shifts toward clean energy, solar panels are becoming more popular than ever.
But there's a challenge many don’t see—high humidity, especially in...
Copper brings new life to sodium-ion batteries for a greener future
Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Since sodium is the sixth most common element on...
This wall design thinks like nature—and could slash your energy bill
A team of researchers at Drexel University has come up with a creative way to keep buildings cool by taking inspiration from nature—specifically, the...
New liquid could make hydrogen fuel easier and safer to use
Scientists from Switzerland’s EPFL and Japan’s Kyoto University have developed a new type of liquid that could transform how hydrogen is stored and transported—making...
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...