Unlocking the secrets of plasma: A leap forward for fusion energy
When we talk about the different forms matter can take, we usually mention solids, liquids, and gases. But there's a fourth state, one that's...
Heat meets electricity: a new insight into battery chemistry
When we think about batteries, especially the kind that powers everything from our phones to electric cars, we usually focus on electrical stuff like...
Turning water into electricity: the power of evaporation
Most of us don't think twice about the process of evaporation, yet it plays a pivotal role in our planet's ecosystem and is responsible...
Scientists unveil a game-changing technique for faster, greener battery production
In the world of batteries, there's a big leap forward thanks to a team of scientists led by Professor Seok Ju Kang at UNIST...
Unlocking the power of quantum batteries
Imagine a future where charging your devices could be done quickly, efficiently, and without the hassle of cables or the worry of them wearing...
Lithium-ion batteries don’t work well in the cold. A battery researcher explains why
Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles.
In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to...
Australia launches next-gen printed flexible solar cells into space
In a groundbreaking event on March 5th, Australia made a giant leap in space technology by launching advanced printed flexible solar cells into orbit.
These...
Scientists achieve record efficiency with new triple-layer solar cell
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology by developing a new type of solar...
Scientists create low-emission, natural-gas-fueled hybrid truck
In an exciting development for environmentally conscious transportation, the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has introduced a groundbreaking medium-duty truck powered by natural gas and...
A leap toward limitless energy: the breakthrough of MIT’s super magnet
In the early hours of September 5, 2021, a team of engineers at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) made a groundbreaking discovery...