Nickel-based batteries: A safer, more powerful future for electric vehicles
Nickel could be the key to making electric vehicle (EV) batteries safer and more powerful.
Compared to cobalt, which is commonly used in today’s EV...
Scientists turn sewage sludge into clean energy and animal feed using solar power
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a groundbreaking way to turn sewage sludge—a waste product from wastewater treatment—into green hydrogen...
New additive makes organic solar panels last 59% longer
A team of international scientists has made an exciting breakthrough that could bring organic solar panels closer to everyday use.
By adding a tiny amount...
New membrane could harvest lithium from saltwater for the battery revolution
The demand for lithium is skyrocketing because it’s a key ingredient in batteries for mobile devices, electric cars, and clean energy storage.
But mining lithium...
Home air conditioners can help balance the power grid without affecting comfort
As more wind and solar power are added to the electricity grid, keeping the supply and demand balanced becomes more challenging.
Traditional methods rely on...
Revolutionary EV batteries: Drive farther, charge faster, and go green
Imagine driving your electric car on a long highway in Europe.
You’re going fast, and charging stations are far apart.
Normally, you’d feel anxious about running...
Smarter, greener robot hands: New technology cuts energy use by 90%
Industrial robots are used in factories worldwide, helping assemble products, move parts, and hold items in place.
But most of these robots use a lot...
New hydrogen sensor could make clean energy safer and more reliable
As the world moves toward cleaner energy, hydrogen is seen as a key alternative to fossil fuels. However, hydrogen is clear, odorless, and highly...
How nylon in your clothes can make lithium batteries better
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have discovered that nylon—the same material used in clothes and everyday fabrics—can improve lithium-metal batteries.
This breakthrough could lead to more...
New AI training method cuts energy use by 100 times
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key part of our daily lives, powering everything from chatbots to image recognition.
However, training AI models requires enormous...