Scientists crack 40-year puzzle to unlock energy-saving electronics
Silicon has been the backbone of electronics for decades, but it has its limits—especially when it comes to energy efficiency.
Now, a breakthrough from researchers...
How a simple salt could power the future of solar energy
A simple salt could be the key to making solar power cheaper, stronger, and longer-lasting.
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have discovered that a...
How ice could keep buildings cool and power bills low
Everyone knows ice is great for chilling drinks on a hot summer day.
But what if the same idea could help cool entire buildings and...
Scientists unlock a safer, stronger energy source for space travel
Scientists at the University at Albany have made a breakthrough that could change how rockets are fueled in the future.
A team of chemists, led...
Scientists find cheap way to recycle lithium from old EV batteries
With millions of electric vehicles already on the road, one big question looms: what happens to all their used batteries?
Even when a battery reaches...
A magic-like material could make EV batteries easy to recycle
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise, but there’s a hidden problem growing alongside them: waste.
Every EV runs on large, complex lithium-ion batteries that...
Scientists turn walnut shells and water drops into green electricity
Imagine powering a calculator or a small electronic device using nothing more than waste nut shells and a single drop of water.
That is exactly...
Breakthrough material sets new record for QLED efficiency and lifetime
Quantum-dot light-emitting diodes, better known as QLEDs, have been hailed as one of the most promising technologies for the next generation of displays.
With their...
Scientists create low-cost hydrogen tech with scalable MOF electrodes
Hydrogen is often called the “fuel of the future,” and for good reason—it’s clean, versatile, and can replace fossil fuels in industries that are...
Scientists turn flow batteries into carbon-catching powerhouses
Sometimes, solving big problems means taking something away rather than adding more.
That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Houston have done to make...