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New catalyst could use 99% less light to power chemical reactions

A team of chemists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a major breakthrough in the field of green...

Beyond lithium: Why potassium batteries could change everything

Potassium-ion batteries are showing great promise as a powerful and affordable energy storage solution—and may even outperform the more well-known sodium-ion batteries in some...

Scientists create bendable, long-lasting zinc-ion battery with new gel electrolyte

Scientists in China have developed a new type of bendable battery that keeps working even when twisted or folded, offering exciting possibilities for powering...

Rocket powered by beeswax? Students prove it’s possible

Engineering students from Kingston University in London have made headlines by building a rocket engine that runs on an unusual but eco-friendly fuel—beeswax. The project,...

This smart robot might unlock better solar energy—faster

Finding better materials to make solar panels more efficient is a major goal for scientists around the world. But discovering those materials takes time—especially because...

What is the optimal setting for your air conditioner

Ahh, summer, a time of vacations at the beach or mountains—and sky-high electricity bills as your air conditioner labors against the heat and humidity. But...

How sound waves could help make lithium batteries smarter and safer

Lithium-ion batteries power almost everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric cars. But while these batteries have changed how we live, there’s still...

A super-strong fuel cell could help balance the power grid—and it runs on water

As the world shifts toward clean energy sources like solar and wind, managing the power supply becomes a serious challenge. These sources don’t produce energy...

New AI-designed materials could cut energy bills and tame heat

Imagine a future where your home stays cool in the summer without blasting the air conditioner—and your electricity bill is much lower. Thanks to a...

How a shoebox-sized battery could power a clean energy future

A major step forward in clean energy has just been achieved in Germany. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Europe’s largest vanadium redox flow...