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New magnetic material breaks record for turning heat into electricity

A team of scientists from Japan has created a new magnetic material that can turn heat into electricity more efficiently than ever before—setting a...

Scientists unlock new way to power drones and sensors with light

A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Ottawa could transform the way we power and connect devices in remote and hazardous locations. By...

Scientists find a way to boost battery life without rare materials

Batteries power many things in our daily lives—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but the material used inside them is far from perfect. Right now, most metal-ion...

Scientists create powerful three-layered material to boost hydrogen production

Researchers in Sweden have taken a major step forward in the search for clean energy by developing a new material that could make producing...

This new “sweating” paint keeps buildings cool and slashes energy bills

A new type of paint could change the way we keep our homes and cities cool. Called CCP-30, this cement-based paint doesn’t just reflect sunlight—it...

Electric cars are quiet — maybe too quiet, say researchers

Electric cars are known for being much quieter than traditional vehicles, which is great for reducing noise pollution. But a new study from Chalmers University...

Tiny 3D chips could supercharge phones and cut energy use

MIT engineers have found a new way to make electronics faster and more energy-efficient using a powerful material called gallium nitride (GaN). While GaN can...

Goodbye batteries? Tiny printed supercapacitors are here

Imagine tiny energy storage devices printed directly onto flexible materials like plastic film. Thanks to a new breakthrough from researchers at Boise State University, this...

New imaging breakthrough could supercharge future batteries

Scientists at UCLA have developed a powerful new imaging method that could help solve one of the biggest problems holding back next-generation batteries. These batteries,...

Bladeless wind turbines could be the future of quiet, compact green energy

Bladeless wind turbines may soon offer a quieter and more compact way to generate clean energy, thanks to new research from engineers at the...