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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...

A smart ultra-thin filter could make EV batteries last five times longer

Electric cars are becoming more popular every year, but one of the biggest challenges holding back the technology is the battery. Drivers want batteries that...

Scientists achieve record hydrogen peroxide production with new catalyst

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical best known as a disinfectant, but it has far more powerful uses. Packed with chemical energy, it is strong...

Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy

What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource? A team of researchers led by Stanford University...

New ‘jelly ice’ could keep things cold—without meltwater

Everyone knows what happens when ice melts: it leaves behind a puddle of water. But researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a...

MIT shape-shifting antennas could power smarter devices

MIT researchers have created a new kind of antenna that can physically change shape, allowing it to adjust its frequency range on the fly. This...