New ultra-thin coating could make solar panels much more efficient
A team of scientists has developed a powerful new coating that could make solar panels much better at capturing sunlight—and it’s so thin, it’s...
Scientists use AI to speed up the search for better batteries
In the fight against climate change, scientists are working hard to develop better and cleaner energy solutions.
One of the most promising technologies is the...
Scientists develop new technique to make fusion power plants safer and last longer
As countries race to build the first working nuclear fusion power plants, engineers at the University of Surrey have made an important discovery that...
Scientists create a carbon-free way to produce nickel for batteries and steel
As the world works to fight climate change, cutting carbon emissions from heavy industry is just as important as cleaning up transportation.
Nickel, a metal...
Waste to watts: How cone-shaped carbon could power the future of batteries
As electric vehicles and renewable energy systems become more common, the world is searching for better, more affordable, and environmentally friendly battery options.
A new...
Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns if their manufacturers share...
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold.
Early...
Scientists solve longstanding mystery in turning carbon dioxide into fuel
For decades, scientists have dreamed of turning carbon dioxide—the gas responsible for much of climate change—into useful fuels and chemicals.
A key part of that...
Eco-friendly solar cells break new efficiency record
Scientists at the University of Queensland have set a new world record for solar cell efficiency using an environmentally friendly material.
Led by Professor Lianzhou...
New way to turn sunlight and sugarcane waste into supercharged hydrogen power
Scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) have found an exciting new way to produce clean hydrogen fuel, using only sunlight...
New ‘electron sponge’ tech could triple the lifespan of fire-safe zinc batteries
In an exciting breakthrough for safer and more durable energy storage, researchers in South Korea have developed a new technology called the "electron sponge"...