How electric vehicle charging stations are boosting local businesses
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are crucial for reducing pollution and transitioning to cleaner transportation.
But beyond their environmental impact, new research from MIT suggests...
Scientists develop safer, longer-lasting zinc batteries
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in creating safer, longer-lasting zinc batteries that could soon replace lithium-ion batteries.
A research team, led by Dr. Jung-Je...
Scientists create new alloy that boosts fuel cell performance beyond 2025 targets
Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have developed a groundbreaking fuel cell catalyst made from a new alloy of platinum...
Scientists unveil eco-friendly copper iodide LEDs for healthier lighting
Healthy lighting is becoming increasingly important as we learn more about the impact of light on our well-being.
Traditional lighting technologies, like the ones used...
Scientists develop new gel to boost lithium-ion battery safety and lifespan
Chemists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have created a new type of gel that could significantly improve the safety and performance of lithium-ion...
Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened.
And when the...
How new solid-state electrolytes could revolutionize electric vehicles
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are making exciting strides toward the future of electric vehicle batteries.
By creating a...
Scientists unveil revolutionary method to recycle lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—in our phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and even our children’s toys.
These batteries have become an essential part of our daily lives...
Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution, warns study
Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of environmental contamination from a sub-class...
Smart windows: A new way to cool buildings efficiently
Scientists at Rice University have developed a new material that could revolutionize how we cool our indoor spaces.
This innovative material, known as a thermochromic...